For the last few days we've been discussing what it means to live a real life, and we'll continue this discussion for the next 25 days. Thanks for journeying along with me. But, what does living a real life even mean? I'm passionate about being real, about living an...

Ever catch yourself in the act of comparing yourself to another? Friend, I'll be straight up with you. I can't begin to describe the battle that has waged within me over the years regarding comparing myself to others. And, the thing I compare the most are my thighs....

"I wish I was as _______ (skinny, beautiful, popular, bubbly, talented, etc.) as her." "They have the perfect life, while ours is always a struggle." "I'll never be like him/her." "I want the things they have." They may be silent thoughts. Or words voiced aloud....

What makes you special? Is it your sense of humor? Your keen ability to organize? Your way of making others feel welcome? Or, can you make a mean chocolate cream pie? Are you one who always sees the glass half-full, or do you have a passion for a specific sport or...

Tonight I was blessed with the privilege of being in the presence of fourteen incredible women in my home. These women are different ages, have walked different paths, and each have their own story. As I looked around the room, I became keenly aware of the specialness...

Real life. I tend to be passionate about living one. real :: genuine; not counterfeit, artificial, or imitation; authentic A number of years ago I lived in make-believe. I dreamed big dreams and existed as if they were real. I walked through years of pretending to be...