The Security We’re Obsessed With
The Security We’re Obsessed With “All who are obsessed with being secure in life will lose it all—including their lives. But those who let go of their lives and surrender them to me will discover true life.” —Luke 17:33 Security. Isn’t that what we’re all chasing? A plan that won’t fall apart. A life that […]
Diving Into Discomfort
Diving Into Discomfort Scuba diving is wild. If you get too comfortable, you can make stupid mistakes that cost you—and others. Lives are on the line with complacency and carelessness. But if you never get uncomfortable, you’ll never advance—and you’ll miss out on the most insane underwater scenery and sea life you could ever imagine. […]
Confidence: The Best Thing In Your Closet
POST DATE: July 21, 2025 TITLE: Confidence: The Best Thing in Your Closet PICTURE THEME IDEAS: A woman fidgeting BLOG CONTENT: I travel. A LOT. And everywhere I go, I see the same thing: women whose presence is unforgettable—sometimes for all the right reasons, sometimes not. I’ve noticed that women of all walks of life can carry a […]
The Argument Trap
The Argument Trap Have you ever found yourself being argumentative—debating or combating every comment, statement, idea, or thought? I sure have. The BEST is when you and your spouse BOTH do it. Then it’s constant bickering back and forth, and no one catches a break. A few weeks ago, Rich and I found […]
How NOT to Treat Your Husband in Public
How NOT to Treat Your Husband in Public Recently, Rich and I went to dinner with another couple at a beautiful, romantic restaurant—the kind of place that feels special and intimate. The lights were low, the music soft, the atmosphere designed for connection. It was the kind of spot you’d pick for an anniversary, a […]
Pain Was My Teacher—Grace Was the Lesson
Pain Was My Teacher – Grace Was The Lesson Why is it important that we are gracious with those who are suffering? Because survival mode is ugly. Horrific, even. People don’t act like themselves when they’re desperate. They act like someone trying to claw their way out of something painful, devastating, or entangled […]
Get Off the Sideline!
Get Off The Sideline! SIDELINE (verb) – To remove from active participation. To be on the sidelines is to watch life happen rather than make it happen. Whether by choice or by distraction, sideliners are not fully engaged. It may be harmless, but it’s costly. Living life on the sidelines means you’re not in the game. You’re not influencing, growing, […]
When Tears Become a Weapon: The Manipulation We Don’t Talk About
When Tears Become a Weapon: The Manipulation We Don’t Talk About Ladies… I’m touching on a topic that’s not my forte. I’m not a counselor, and I haven’t studied this in depth. I just want to bring to light some simple truths—things I’ve seen in my own life and throughout 20+ years of ministry. We […]
When the Shortcut Costs You
When the Shortcut Costs You I was headed home from a quick trip to Phoenix—just a casual Yuma-to-Phoenix-and-back kinda day. I make the drive often enough that I’ve basically earned a PhD in avoiding Phoenix rush hour. I know the times. I know the tricks. I know the pain. But not today, Satan. A late doctor […]
Don’t Be A Takeaway!
Don’t Be A Takeaway! Be a Contributor. Be a plus… not a minus. What do you, (insert name here), bring to the table? I want to talk about the importance of being a valuable person in every circle you’re in. Marriage? Obviously, we must be contributors here or things don’t work. Children? No-brainer. But what […]