More often than I’d like to admit, I wake up feeling run down, spent, and empty. Maybe you know what that feels like. Maybe you’re even feeling it today. A few years ago, I quickly discovered that in order to lay hold of the rhythm of rest I needed, I had to...
This week I was invited to partake in a project with great possibilities and yet that little voice inside whispered, “Don’t.” Did I mention that it was a good project? With great people? And much promise? Yet I can’t shake the sacred echo of “Don’t”. Lately I’ve been...
One thing I’ve been discovering lately is the role of unintended consequences in my own life. Leif and I talk about this often. He tends to look at people and think that if someone makes a decision, then it’s their responsibility to live with the consequences. While I...
Let me introduce you to my friend, Kara. Kara Powell, PhD, is the Executive Director of the Fuller Youth Institute (FYI) and a faculty member at Fuller Theological Seminary. Recently named by Christianity Today as one of 50 women shaping culture and the church, Kara...
What’s your favorite part of fall? The crisp autumn air? The crunchy, colorful leaves? Counting down until the Pumpkin Spice Latte becomes available? Yummo! For many, the savory moments of fall may be pushed to the wayside as schedules overload and the to-do list runs...
