For the men: Relationship advice and affirmations fit for a king.


In today's world of hurting and imperfect people, far, far too much time is spent feeding lies about men.  About women too, but that's another discussion.  Today, even as I thank God to be with the most amazing man I've ever known, the reality is my hurts and imperfections used to keep me from affirming …

Don’t curse your blessings: Mastering your mind and body for freedom’s sake


I've been battling a persistently annoying less-than-perfect-health situation for a couple months now.  It began as symptom-free general yuckiness and descended into a week of full-blown sick, then cleared 70% of the way up.  Now, it refuses to go away fully because sickness (unlike its carrier) thrives in sleeplessness and uncharacteristically inclement weather. I'm not …

His favorite: Getting relationships right by knowing where your favor, privilege, power and authority comes from.


It's a funny thing, how favorites work. Growing up as the daughter and granddaughter of some pretty powerful folks, I was certainly privileged as a result.  All my life in one area or another, I can say I was considered somebody's favorite: Choir directors, professors, instructors, coaches, artists, boss's, friends. Everyone is someone's favorite. Everyone …