Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve loved helping people. So, it felt like the most natural thing in the world to become a nurse, and I spent five years working in cardiac nursing. I cherished every moment. There’s something profoundly humbling about watching patients come in, fragile and sick, and then witnessing their […]
Grief Coaching vs. Counseling: Which Path to Healing is Right for You? Read More »
If you lean in close, you can hear it—the desperate cry of people lost in despair, grieving what they thought life should look like. We all carry very real pain and fear, desperately longing for this pain and anxiety to be heard. More often than not, we feel misunderstood and dismissed, further trapping us in
How Being Mindful of the Present Moment Offers Us Hope Read More »
When it began, it was emotional. Our physical needs were quickly taken care of as friends and family stepped in to help. Clothes, meals, iPads for school, books, and even spices to cook with started showing up at our doorstep. My husband, five children, and I joined a club we never intended to be a
How to Heal From Trauma and Process Grief in Unexpected Loss, Such as a House Fire Read More »
I tread lightly with this topic, writing each word with care, like holding a porcelain vase–easily broken if not handled carefully and tenderly. I write because I know men and women sit in church pews or at home feeling alone in their hurt. We all long to learn how to overcome and heal from church
How Do You Overcome And Heal From Church Hurt? Read More »
Welcome to my Summer Blog Swap. Over the next four weeks, I am inviting four of my writing friends to this space to share their hearts and perspective. It’s a fun way to introduce some of my favorite writers to all of you. This week I’d like you to meet Carol Graft. Carol loves to encourage and equip
Come to the Table {Summer Blog Swap} Read More »
Welcome to my Summer Blog Swap. Over the next four weeks, I am inviting four of my writing friends to this space to share their hearts and perspective. It’s a fun way to introduce some of my favorite writers to all of you. This week I would like you to meet my friend Tara Dickson.
Why It’s Important We Choose Brave over Comfort {Summer Blog Swap} Read More »
Something happened about six months ago, maybe even longer, time seems to slip away. I found myself lying in bed unable to sleep. The thoughts wouldn’t stop coming. Maybe thoughts is a gentle word because they were lies. They hissed louder this particular night. Seemed to stare me straight in the eyes: “Just look at
Conquering the Lies Read More »
