God Does Not Misdial

A call to leadership can come in a variety of ways. It can come through people as well as circumstances. I was alone in the atrium of my company’s world headquarters when God prompted me to step into a leadership position. I thought the call was a wrong number. My...

Wounded By The Exchange

It was one of those days. According to her, I couldn’t do anything right. Without having any actual authority over me or my job, she still felt it necessary to tell me what I should and shouldn’t do, where I should and shouldn’t go, and what I should and shouldn’t...

My Favorite Things

Today seems like a great day to remember some of my favorite things. Okay, they aren’t really things. They are some of my favorite inspirations. They are my run-to truths whenever I need to encourage myself or someone else. They have met me so many times in a place of...

Finding Your Way Down the Road of Grief

A few months ago, I was returning home from a speaking engagement. The church was in a rural community, located a couple hours from my home. As I looked at the beautiful, orange sun beginning to set, I suddenly panicked. I didn’t remember the road to get back...

The “Send Me” Prayer

It’s hard to unexpectedly lose your job. The uncertainty of how lost income will be replaced and how financial obligations will be met can cause much anxiety. I have been in this uncomfortable situation four times; each time felt more difficult than the previous one....