The reality didn’t hit me until I was on the plane, flying over the ocean to live in a country I’d never stepped foot in before. My first day in England, I was too afraid to leave my empty apartment. Instead, I consumed a soggy ham and cheese airplane sandwich… Read More

Have you ever had to make a huge, life-altering decision? Were you afraid of making the wrong decision? I recently found myself in that place. A few months ago, my husband received a job offer. We were both thrilled about the opportunity. It had the potential to… Read More

Know that feeling? The one that indicates what’s next should happen in slow motion? You know life is going to change. And you know there’s going to be a new normal. This happened to me, and even though I’m not through it yet, I know that God is… Read More

Just when I think I have my future planned out, things change. I find something new to worry about, I lose something I care deeply about or I develop a different perspective on something I was once so sure about. Whether conscious and calculated or spontaneous and daring,… Read More

I recently stumbled upon a study that listed the most stressful situations people endure. Interestingly enough, four of the top five—death of a loved one, separation from a spouse, job loss and moving—require us to undergo a major life transition. This makes sense, doesn’t it? Whether we’re learning… Read More

I’m a small group kind of person. When gathered with one or two people, I typically feel confident and self-assured. But when I’m one of many, all bets are off—and I typically retreat into a quiet, introverted version of myself. In these moments, I can’t help but wonder… Read More

The 1946 movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life” tells the story of a small-town dreamer named George Bailey. In his younger years, George is full of big goals and lofty ambitions. He is known throughout his town of Bedford Falls as a man who wants to experience every good thing… Read More

What will the world miss if you don’t tell your story? “Beats me!” I answered aloud to the speaker’s rhetorical question. I was attending the Storyline Conference in Chicago which, according to the website, would inspire and equip me to live a productive and meaningful life. I can’t remember… Read More

The phrase “when it rains, it pours” often holds true, doesn’t it? While minding our own business, something unexpected gets in our way. And that something leads to something else. And that something else leads to something else. Suddenly, the life we once knew has been completely interrupted. Read More

It is easy to fear the unknown. Sometimes our future seems murky and treacherous— what is coming up ahead? We may feel anxious about meeting our basic needs, or not being able to provide for our families. We may have hopes and dreams that we don’t know how… Read More