I know goodness is abundant. I know goodness is freely given. But if you were to ask me today about the goodness that surrounds me, my list would fall short of reality. Instead, I can identify in lists worthy of …
Remembering the Girl Who Lives inside You
This originally appeared in A Fierce Flourishing Guidebook, which is a compilation workbook of amazing women sharing all sorts of important things you need to flourish this coming year. It is part of your Membership Welcome Kit, and you are …
Suffering with your Friend
My husband and I met Josh and Wendy when we moved to York, Pennsylvania, and started looking for a church. Wendy immediately introduced herself, and she was quickly followed by her husband, Josh. They were compassionate, caring and knew exactly …
Finding Friendship in Unlikely Places
I don’t know what it is exactly about motherhood that encourages people to dole out unsolicited advice. I’ve been “that mom” in Target too many times, whose child is wailing while a perfect stranger begins sharing their tried-and-true methods for …
The Advent Conspiracy
Hello, Darling, When a baby arrives, that tiny life alters everything. Their existence redefines how our world turns. It’s a beautiful and wondrous moment where lives and hearts and families are expanded and reshaped. Such is the moment when Jesus …
Mobile Hospitality
It had been the end of a difficult stretch. Not of days or weeks – but months. Sick parents and strained bank accounts left my husband, Derek, and me in a perpetual state of exhaustion. Throw in some major life …
Be a Friend, Bravely
One of the biggest reasons why some women shy away from “chick” events is because to them, women are scary. As a result, many women shut down the girlfriend side of themselves and deem the only relationships necessary are the …