by Michelle | Feb 28, 2018 | encouragement, freedom, identity, journey, overcoming, spiritual growth, transformation, wholeness
Dying to My Old Self: A Eulogy I’ve spent a lifetime pursuing emotional and spiritual wholeness, and I’ve come to learn that it’s pretty near impossible to find that kind of life without first experiencing death. No one likes death and dying, but they are necessary... by Michelle | Dec 6, 2017 | identity, spiritual growth, thriving, transformation, wholeness
Stop Striving and Start Thriving We live in an insanely fast-paced world. Most of us barely finish one thing before careening into the next. On top of that, there’s an awful lot of pressure to not only succeed, but to look amazing while you’re doing it. Like it’s no... by Michelle | Nov 21, 2017 | disappointment, encouragement, journey, perspective, spiritual growth, transformation
An Open Letter of Encouragement (To Myself) How many of you out there could use a little encouragement right now? Who’s your go-to when you need it? There are many sources we could (or should) turn to when our hearts could use a lift. Like your friends, your... by Michelle | Sep 6, 2017 | adoption, diversity, family, love, relationships, transformation
3 Lessons I Learned From Raising Teenagers I’ve got four, count ’em, FOUR teenagers. Plus one who’s graduated into early adulthood (and trust me, sometimes that still counts). They are all good kids, each one making us proud in so many ways. I love... by Michelle | Aug 23, 2017 | freedom, identity, overcoming, transformation, victory
Live Like an Overcomer (Even When Your Problem Won’t Budge!) If you’ve made it past the title, you’re doing pretty good so far. I don’t know about you, but I hate it when I hear that what I want isn’t the same as what I need. Especially... by Michelle | Aug 17, 2017 | community, diversity, God's love, love, racism, relationships, transformation
Redwoods, Racism, and Christian Community Last week, on the first day of my first visit to Northern California, I visited one of the famed redwood forests. It is difficult to describe the experience other than to list a few words that left a lasting imprint on my...