A Tiny Word of the Year with Huge Consequences
I’m hesitant to share my word of the year. The word you pick is supposed to be impactful, right? It should frame your year, keep you focused, and be a theme. I don’t want the word I picked as my
The World Needs More Warriors
The world needs more warriors. Flipping through the channels the other day, I happened upon one of those magazine shows. You know the kind where they seem way too excited about something devastatingly sad. I saw two segments and then
Finding Purpose Over Spilled Meatballs
I’ve been thinking a lot about purpose lately. I’m reading Jennie Allen’s book, Made for This, and in Chapter 2, she suggests setting aside an hour to pray for God’s anything in your life. This prayer involves letting go of
The Secret Between Who You Are and Who You Want to Be
I’m going to tell you a secret. Before I do, though, you should probably know my definition of a secret. It’s something only the person holding it knows. Every once in a while I’ll ask my husband to tell me
Just Another Manic Monday – Are you too busy?
If I hear myself say, “I’m so busy” one more time I’m going to toss my phone in the James River and hide the power cord to my laptop. Lately, it seems like every other email I send starts with,
A Changed Warrior – The Path to Being Who You’re Meant to Be
Nearly a year ago, I wrote a blog about Knowing Your Purpose. I quoted smart marketing gurus and challenged ya’ll to take a good look and figure out what your brand is—who you’re meant to be. When I started out,
Mark One Off the Bucket List – I Met Os!
Tonight I went to hear Os Guinness speak. It was everything I thought it would be. Brilliant. Inspiring. Thought-provoking. And kind of challenging to my brain. He spoke about the Reformation, Covenant, and government. It was a lot more than
Formatting a Life with Impact and Purpose
Formatting I may have misjudged the importance of formatting. (Heavy sigh) You know, rules have never been high on my list. Not that I’m a big rule breaker. I’m pretty much not a rule breaker, except for the time I
Throw Off the Waiting and Let the Journey Begin
There is a time for waiting, but enough is enough. Make sure you’re waiting for the right reasons. I haven’t been taking my own advice. I’m sure in one of my blog posts, somewhere, I’ve gone on and on about
I’m Tired of Waiting for the Purpose Epiphany
Finding our purpose can be challenging, but knowing we have purpose doesn’t have to be. My last post was about how I felt like I had gotten into a rut. Now, two weeks later, there have been a few glimpses
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