I didn't intend to read it in just two sittings. I wasn't expecting it to bring tears to my eyes. But it did. In fact, The White Umbrella by Mary Frances Bowley continues to rattle around in my heart and mind, echoing the voices of the young women … [Read more]
The White Umbrella: Walking with Survivors of Sex Trafficking
Posted on 29 January, 2013 // Leave a Comment
A Blank Slate: Goal Setting Advice for the New Year
Posted on 18 January, 2013 // 5 Comments
The most intimidating place for a writer to be is in front of a blank computer screen or empty sheet of paper. Inevitably one of two things happens. Either your mind races with ideas and you can't seem to narrow them down enough to write, or (the … [Read more]
A New Adventure
Posted on 20 November, 2012 // 12 Comments
I write today to give thanks and to celebrate a modern day miracle and a new adventure. You may recall two posts that I wrote at the beginning of this year sharing what I believed God wanted to do in my life in 2012. My "resolutions" were to dream … [Read more]
Taking Back Our Minds
Posted on 15 November, 2012 // 6 Comments
You’re not good enough. You’ll never amount to anything. You have to be perfect. You have to look perfect. You’re a failure. Any of these hitting home with you? Are there other lies you’ve believed about yourself, whether … [Read more]
Trick or Treat
Posted on 31 October, 2012 // 2 Comments
These words may bring images to your mind of candy and costumes, but they mean a very different thing to the victim of modern day slavery. (Warning: This post contains information that may be difficult for a sensitive or young reader.) When a … [Read more]
“Absurd” Grace
Posted on 28 October, 2012 // 9 Comments
Several weeks ago I had the privilege of guest posting on the blog of the amazing Joseph Iregbu (To read that post click here.) Today I am privileged to have him sharing with us here. He has been an encouragement to me since meeting him through the … [Read more]
What the Creative Process Has Taught Me About God
Posted on 25 October, 2012 // Leave a Comment
As a beginning designer I knew very little about what artists call The Creative Process. When working on a logo, I might sketch out a few ideas, but then I would jump right into my design software and work on flushing out a solution. I skipped … [Read more]
Are You a “Worrier” or a “Planner”?
Posted on 11 October, 2012 // 4 Comments
Let me guess, you're not a "worrier" necessarily, but you're a "planner." Am I right? How did I know? Because that's what I say too. "Worrying" is wrong and there are a number of "fret not" verses in Scripture to remind us of this, but … [Read more]
Do It Afraid
Posted on 30 September, 2012 // 1 Comment
Do you struggle with being afraid? I am guest posting today at JosephIregbu.com. I hope that you will drop by his site to read the post "Do It Afraid" but also stay awhile to be encouraged by Joseph's writings and his story of hope. (Which is pretty … [Read more]
New Beginnings
Posted on 29 September, 2012 // 2 Comments
I said goodbye to a friend today. She is on her way to New York City with the hope of someday becoming a successful actress on Broadway. Some may scoff at such a dream. Dozens, if not hundreds, of people do the very same thing each year and fail. Why … [Read more]