I could see in her eyes something was wrong. After a few short sentences, tears began to form and it didn't take long for a stream to cascade down her cheeks. Inquiring further, I heard my friend's words, and felt her heartache. So much was wrong. One layer after...

My daughter has a special knack. She walks in and lights up the room. She's been that way since the day she graced this earth. And I've loved watching her shine ever since. There was a time, however, when her shine was nearly snuffed out. The enemy of her soul threw...

You may not think you're adventurous, but you are. You may not have climbing Mt. Everest on your bucket list, or you may never desire to ride RAGBRAI (a week-long bicycle ride across the state of Iowa), or deep sea fishing may not be your cup of tea... One doesn't...

Do not compare yourself. Find out what God has placed in your ability. --Emmitt Smith Someone was always prettier, skinnier, more talented. Someone could always speak clearer, perform better, do more. Someone had an easier life, a stronger support system, more going...

Is today one of those days you feel weak? Maybe you're tired, weary and worn out. Or you're overwhelmed, stressed, and anxious. You wonder how much more you can take. Everyone else in this life seems to be trudging right along. But, you?? You wonder how you're going...

Do you ever catch yourself wondering who your friends are? I mean real friends. The ones with whom you can be who you really are. With whom you can let your guard down. With whom you can be transparent and authentic with. You know, those friends who accept your...