Are You Under Pressure?

Thank you, Red Edge Live with Les Patterson for having me guest on your podcast! I thoroughly enjoyed our powerful conversation on dealing with and preventing burnout—both personally and professionally. Here’s a quote from the interview to give you food for thought: “‘Do you really want to do it this way?’ Because I can tell …

Are You Under Pressure? Read More »

Celebrate Father

On this special day, I feel to celebrate my Heavenly Father. Often amazing fathers seem in the background, quietly doing the consistent, mundane, fix-it work of the family–loving them with their diligent and daily constancy. I often feel that about God. His majesty, in part, is His unfailing healing and helping love for each of …

Celebrate Father Read More »

A Special Invitation

Yesterday, I got a special invitation. Since the end of school my little guy and I have been doing Daily Summer Fun–one chosen fun thing a day to feel the joy of summer. It’s been pure childhood fabulousness, together and with his friends, of swimming, parks, pickleball, you name it. But yesterday, when a few …

A Special Invitation Read More »

Open Your Mouth for Good

Recently I was thinking about what happens when someone opens their mouth for good. Years ago in the summer after graduating from high school I was 17, in a difficult home situation, and with plans to attend a traditional Christian college with my best friend. One day I “happened” to meet a guy I’d known …

Open Your Mouth for Good Read More »

Purpose Filled Life Podcast Episode #161: 3 Tips to “Mothering” Children at Different Ages & Stages with Regan Barnes

Do you have children at different ages and stages? Talk about shifting motherhood gears ALL DAY LONG. Enjoy this fabulous, candid, and useful interview with Regan Barnes, motherhood expert and founder of “Momivate,” (found at momivate.org). Get tips on how to create connection, set healthy boundaries (for real), and the power of “mirror neurons” – …

Purpose Filled Life Podcast Episode #161: 3 Tips to “Mothering” Children at Different Ages & Stages with Regan Barnes Read More »

Purpose Filled Life Podcast Episode #160: Got Transition? 3 Tips for a Stellar Summer

We made it through the school year! (and the pandemic, and the earthquake…) Are you ready for summer? DON’T make the top typical mom mistakes that actually increase stress. Instead, use these three simple tips to make it a memorable, stellar summer of peace, productivity, and play!  P.S. For more great tips on how to …

Purpose Filled Life Podcast Episode #160: Got Transition? 3 Tips for a Stellar Summer Read More »

We Are At War

I’ve hesitated to share this personal experience of what I call a one-two spiritual punch because I don’t want to shine a light on an entity more than needs be. Recently, with the work that I do I’ve had incredible vision-expanding and life-fulfilling experiences. As I’ve helped women become Disciple Thought Leaders in what they …

We Are At War Read More »