I don’t know much about what this fall, next month, or even next week but I do know that I am going to “Be Present” at the Catalyst Conference in Atlanta this fall. It’s happening October 5-7 at the Gwinnett Arena and includes high-octane speakers, powerful worship, and an experience unlike any other. Truly, it’s […]
So a week from today is my last official day at Thomas Nelson. How crazy is that? It feels crazy, really crazy. And I am still sorting through my plethora of emotions…sadness, happiness, excitement, fear, optimism, and of course grief. As I read through the emails, comments and twitter encouragement after my announcement, I was […]
About a year ago, I was in Chicago for the Q Conference. I remember feeling a little nervous as I sat down at my assigned table, unsure of what exactly I’d gotten myself into, when a man about my age introduced himself and asked me what I thought were the standard conference questions. I quickly, […]
I imagine if you grew up around churches, or Christian summer camps, you probably are all too familiar with the song “I’ve Got the Joy.” I can still hear it echoing through the church gymnasium sung by voices too innocent to realize they are off key. In my personal experience, way off key. “I’ve got […]
On Sunday, thirteen friends (some of whom I just met the night before) and I came together from all over the United States, completed the San Diego Rock N’ Roll Half Marathon and raised over $10,000 for Compassion International. It was the perfect day, the perfect setting, to run a half marathon. The sun was […]
My friend, hustling creative, and Zondervan author, Sarah Cunningham recently interviewed me on…women. I will let you in on a dirty little secret…. Same sex friendships can be a struggle. Same sex working relationships can be a struggle. Same sex familial relationships can be a struggle. I don’t know what it is about other women, […]
THIS SUNDAY I am running (Who am I kidding? I haven’t trained well at all, so I’ll be walking, or crawling.) the San Diego Rock N’ Roll Half Marathon to raise money for Compassion International. Several months ago, my friend Sarah and I decided to join forces, organize a team, and see what kind of […]
This poem by J. Danson Smith was a part of my daily read from Streams in the Desert yesterday. Waiting! Yes, patiently waiting! Till next steps made plain shall be; To hear, with the inner hearing, The Voice that will call for me. Waiting! Yes, hopefully waiting! With hope that need not grow dim; The […]
I’m a little sick of hearing myself….blog. So I thought I would ask you wise people a question. A question that I have been debating for the better part of the last decade. A question that as soon I think I can answer with complete confidence suddenly confounds me. Can guys and girls be friends? […]
