Passing the Peace
What if “passing the peace” is more than a handshake? This reflection looks at how we’re called to embody peace in a world that desperately needs it.
Inspire Your Audience Today
7 Low-Lift Ways to Show Up with Authentic Encouragement (Even If You’re Not Posting Daily) What if your next post didn’t have to be perfect—just purposeful? When I talk to professionals—especially those building a presence online—there’s a common hesitation: “I want to encourage others, but I don’t know what to say—or how to say it…
Today Can Be “Someday” —
Making Space to Start What You’ve Been Putting Off There’s something powerful about deciding to start—right where you are, with what you already have. Recently, I set out to clean and reset a small space in our home. It’s an 8×8 room tucked in the back corner that’s had more identities than a travel blogger:…
Where’s the Beef? (And What It Taught Me About Connection)
We lost a hamburger patty once. The day before, we had one uncooked patty left after lunch. I wrapped it up and put it in the fridge—at least, I thought I did. The next day, when my husband fired up the grill, the patty was nowhere to be found. I searched the fridge. He searched….
True Colors: Why Strategic Authenticity Attracts the Right Clients
“But I see your true colors shining through…And that’s why I love you…”— Cyndi Lauper, “True Colors” If you were in high school in the ’80s, you probably remember this one.And even now, decades later, those lyrics still resonate. There’s something universal about the pull to compare ourselves to others—especially in leadership, client work, or…
3 Steps to Be the Peace and Joy (Even in Divisive Times)
We live in a world that feels anything but peaceful.Tensions run high—online, in the news, in conversations with clients, family, and neighbors. But what if, instead of reacting to the noise, you could bring peace into the spaces you step into? Years ago, before I had kids, I was part of a women’s Bible study….