I’m quitting the addiction to approval, the endless cycle of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and validation-seeking that leaves us exhausted and anxious. For too long, I’ve been driven by the craving to be noticed, liked, invited, or praised. Whether it’s a comment on social media, a “subscribe,” or a pat on the back, those little hits ofContinueContinue reading “Why I’m Quitting the Addiction to Approval”
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When Creativity Feels Empty.
October has been a fun month of creativity. I’ve spent the last 25 days taking on a challenge each day to stir up the creativity inside me. Something I choose to do every day is challenge myself. I’m not perfect at completing all the challenges I set out to do, but I’m consistently reminding myselfContinueContinue reading “When Creativity Feels Empty.”
Just Sleeping
Slowing down for me can be the hardest thing ever. Trying to find rhythms that sync with my need to keep producing, creating, and growing seems like a never-ending uphill run. While I’m not breathing heavily at the moment, and my fuel tank seems to be full I can see where hustle has proven toContinueContinue reading “Just Sleeping”
Back to Back
Have you ever had another leader fail you? Have you faced the disappointment of a leader in your life talking about you behind your back? Have you walked away discouraged from a conversation that headed south because of pride? Leading back-to-back is a method of leadership that protects you and others from these types ofContinueContinue reading “Back to Back”
What’s our new hashtag?
Almost two years ago we took on a big leap of faith as a family. We moved from a small town in Alabama to San Francisco, CA to minister to children as Kids Pastors. I remember the only thing I kept hearing from the Lord was “I want to give you an out-of-the-boat experience.” SoContinueContinue reading “What’s our new hashtag?”
Didn’t cry for two days…
We’ve got to be thinking when will this end? I know I am. So many burdens we are carrying. 2020 has been full of them. Quarantined, inequality issues, home-schooling, family, job searches, and more. To add to that list is the burden of carrying a dark hurt that no one sees. A hurt you can’tContinueContinue reading “Didn’t cry for two days…”
Alexa, start my day…
Coffee is brewing. Sun is beaming through the big picture windows. The Pacific Ocean crashing on the beach nearby. It’s a beautiful and bright morning. Barely awake, I mumble, “Alexa, start my day. ” I’m sure if you have one of these devices (Alexa) you know the many conveniences it provides it’s owners. You canContinueContinue reading “Alexa, start my day…”
Checking for Update…
I have an Apple Watch. The other day I updated my phone and then went on to update my watch. The most frustrating thing happened. It wouldn’t update or pair with my phone. It kept telling me to wait. After several attempts I walked away wondering what I had done wrong. Why wouldn’t it pair? ContinueContinue reading “Checking for Update…”
Blooming Identity
Jumping out of my mom’s car and walking into the room, is where the anxiety began. My young face looked normal like everyone else’s, my linked hand to my mom’s was evidence I was still too young to walk alone, and my backpack full of school supplies including my ‘Mickey Mouse pencils’ was just enoughContinueContinue reading “Blooming Identity”
Lemonade + Salad
You, Lord, are my lamp; the Lord turns my darkness into light.30 With your help I can advance against a troop; with my God I can scale a wall. 2 Samuel 22: 29-30 Darkness seems to be covering our worlds as a heavy cloud. Just looking through the constant feed on my Facebook I’ve seen countless perspectives on the darkest subjectsContinueContinue reading “Lemonade + Salad”
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