Be present. Give it your all. Love unconditionally. Serve wholeheartedly. These are the things God has been telling me lately about the season I find myself in. On the uneventful, mundane days, and the busy, stressful ones, He’s there for me. And with me. Cheering me on in my own story. Michelle Myers–one of the […]
I have a confession: it can be really hard for me to celebrate other women in my life when I feel insecure, threatened, or jealous. But when I surrender my pride and selfishness, it is easier to make a sincere choice to cheer those women on, and genuinely want the best for them. It’s like strengthening the celebration muscle. The muscle […]
I first heard of Lindsay Letters from one of my all-time girl crushes, Shauna Niequist, on instagram years ago. (When Shauna promotes someone, or something, I’m all ears.) I started following Lindsay and immediately became a fan. Then in 2014, I heard Lindsay speak at the Influence Conference, and I was so impressed by her authenticity […]
My mom has always wanted me to love and accept myself. She wanted the best for me, and always will. All moms want the best for their children. All parents do. I can’t imagine what it must be like to watch your daughter grow up, and feel helpless at times when it seems like comparison […]
Hayley Morgan cheers other women on in their passions and dreams. Her confidence and creativity are quintessentially contagious to women in all walks of life. How does she overcome the comparison trap? I try to keep my eyes on my own lane. Just like driving, if you take your eyes off the road for too long […]
There is something wrong with me, I used to think. Constantly comparing myself to everyone else–friends, family, colleagues, and even strangers on the internet, I was stuck in a trap. The comparison trap. Appearance, talents, status, possessions, relationships, money. You name it. I never measured up, always fell short, felt worthless, and wanted to be […]
I attended my second Influence Conference this past weekend. It was an unforgettable experience–one which I am still unpacking. I met some incredible women, and experienced deep, raw conversations with friends old and new. I kept saying, “I can’t believe we get to meet in real life!” Key points I never want to forget from this weekend: A […]
I don’t know about you, but whenever I’m around a lot of people, especially when I’m traveling, I love to people watch. I find myself wanting to know everyone’s stories. Not in an extroverted, small-talk kind of way. In a deep, get-to-know-you kind of way. In my head I’m asking, “What’s your story? How did […]
This week I will finish supervising my third consecutive student teacher. Over the last three years, I’ve gotten to know several 22-year olds, and I’ve been thinking a lot about this generation of women. And I’ve been thinking about my role in their lives. I find myself praying for the next generation of women. Crying […]
I’ve been in reflection mode for quite some time over the last year-my last year in my 20s. As I reflect on my life over the last ten years, I jotted down 20 things I learned in my 20s. 1. Boundaries are healthy. It is okay to speak up for myself, to say no, and to […]
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