Loosen Up! Finding Freedom from the Pressure of Perfection
I was in my 30’s and had two small children. A young mom, whom I didn’t know very well, had come to visit. She was…
15 Steps to Take When You Feel Offended
Are you feeling offended or hurt by something that someone else has done to you? Offense is a normal human feeling, and we often unintentionally…
Are You a Good Friend?
At some point in our lives, you’ve probably sought a good friend. Maybe you sought friendship from a sibling, classmate, coworker, or spouse. Many of…
Friendship as a Lifeline: Learning to Lean on Your Community
Life has a way of placing us in seasons of unexpected challenges—moments when we feel lost, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward. In…
A Good Friendship is Great, a Godly Friendship is Better
Something the Lord has shown me is that a good friendship is great, but a godly friendship is better. Godly friendship can help us endure…
We All Have to Deal With It: How to Biblically Handle Conflict
Conflict is inevitable in relationships. And if you’ve lived on this earth for any number of days and interacted with people, you know this to…
5 Best Tips for Finding Friends as a Mom
I still remember the first time I realized I needed mom friends. I was rocking my newborn in the early hours of the morning, scrolling…
But God and Grandparents
I so wanted this to be a lighthearted blog about grandparents, but my experience both as a grandchild and a mother of grandchildren has been…
Being a Woman of Commitment
In high school, I took exactly one “shop” class to fill some gap in my schedule and get a break from more difficult classes. I…
Feeling Loved vs. Feeling Appreciated
In my work, as an author and speaker, I’ve spent a lot of time helping women understand that men need to feel appreciated, respected, and…