I Choose to Find My Identity in Christ

Each of us is faced with thousands of choices every day that define our thoughts, our behavior, and who we are to the world. This fall’s Thrive Conference explores the idea that the choices we make hold power and provide opportunities that influence ourselves, others,...

Mistaken Identity

Lately, I’ve been contemplating our tendency to allow the labels we’ve accepted for ourselves to prescribe our behaviors. I’ve drawn conclusions about my own attributes just as we probably all have. I’ve taken many personality tests and investigated different...

It All Begins With How I See Me

A couple of years ago, I was speaking to a group at my church on the topic of understanding and managing emotions. I taught for an hour, then opened it up for questions. My foundation was jolted when one dear woman very sweetly asked me if I was grounded in my...

Like a Scene from a Sci-Fi Thriller

It is like a scene from a box office thriller. He is running, fast and furious. His heart is racing. His breathing is so labored from exhaustion that it has a voice of its own: “I can’t do this. I can’t do this. I can’t do this.” As his steps grow closer together, and...

You Matter

Have you ever noticed how some people just naturally have a loud personality? No matter where they go or who they are around, they are known for being the life of the party. How about the people who seem to naturally have thick skin? They easily take charge and never...