What do you do for no good reason? Here's the story of my mother's massive cookbook collection and why I couldn't bear to part with it.

This week marks the last fall back to school for me. Here are three things I'm doing to honor the milestone it is.

Recently someone asked me, "what's your story?" I wanted to give a surface answer, but sharing in a deeper way invited a real connection.

Sometimes inspiration comes out of nowhere. Here's an invitation to tune in to the soundtrack of your life to remember your best self.

I didn't mean to spend a year in Romans. But after finishing an 8-week study, I couldn't tell you anything I learned. So I stayed for more.

What makes your heart shine? Here's a personal invitation to shine more and become the most interesting woman in the room today.

It's Easter Week! Here are five good things I'm grateful for and enjoying this week.

What could a smiley face on an orange do? Turns out, it became a reminder to a sweet girl that she was seen and loved.

I used to think the Bible was dusty stuff. My friend Michele encouraged me to dig in. She was right and doodling made it personal to me.

What do prayer, barns, and learning to speak Spanish have in common? Here's my story of the perfect month to practice barn-storming.

The holidays are the time of year we connect with folks near and far. It's also the perfect opportunity to go deeper in kindness.

What do you tell yourself when you have to do the brave thing? For me, it helps to tell myself something funny. Here's my story.

My friend Judy dreams of a yellow-doored cottage for her son. Her inspiration encouraged me to carry a yellow-doored attitude in my heart.

My friend Shelly prays big fat prayers. After spending time with her, I'm reminded that God likes it when we pray big.

Where are your feet taking you today? Here's my story of being up to good wherever my feet fall.

Here's my favorite "Get Pumped for Easter" playlist -- sure to get you inspired for Sunday.

Most of my days feel like I'm pressing and striving. Here's my story of how resting first allows me to be up to good for God.

A recent sermon challenged my thinking with the idea, "it's not about me." Even though I didn't like it, it changed me.

Wisdom sometimes comes from unlikely places - like your houseplants. Here's what I'm learning from the fern in the corner.

When I asked God to pierce my heart, He answered with an adventure to Haiti. Here's how my prayer was answered in an unexpected way.