Missing In Action

It’s been pretty quiet around here lately. (Not too quiet since I have had some amazing friends sharing.) But I’ve been struggling, struggling to find my voice. Most days my words come easily. I know precisely what I want to say and how to say it. But sometimes my mind and my heart make things […]

World Changers Aren’t Necessarily News Makers

Today I am featuring a guest post from my friend Greg Darley. Greg is a young go-getter. A few years ago he started BackStage Leadership, a coaching network that let’s you get behind-the-scenes with some of today’s most influential church leaders. This month he is releasing his first book, Passion is Not Enough. Here’s a […]

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving y’all. I am in Asheville, North Carolina, with the whole clan. We have four generations gathered together to celebrate. And I am so thankful. Today I have a VERY SPECIAL guest-poster. My eight-year-old niece Macon is going to share about Thanksgiving. Hi.  I am Macon and I am thankful for a lot of […]

Prioritizing the Right People, Eve Annunziato

Today’s “Pruning” post is from Eve Annunziato. Eve works for Mercy Ministries as the Church Relations Director and is a close friend. She is wise about a lot of stuff, about parenting, about God, about pursuing your passions, but she is especially wise about relationships. So thankful to have her speaking into my life. Follow Eve […]

Confessions of a Recovering Commitment Junkie, Brad Ruggles

Today’s “Pruning” post is from Brad Ruggles. I have followed (gosh, sometimes that sounds so creepy) Brad for quite awhile, but finally met him last year at the Blogger’s Meetup before Catalyst (which he graciously organizes). Brad is one of the guys that has both passion and talent and uses is them to make a […]

Pruned, Amanda Jones

Today’s “Pruning” post is from Amanda Moore Jones. Amanda traveled with me to Guatemala on the Compassion Bloggers trip in September. We had an immediate connection over authentic Tex-Mex and J.D.’s Chippery cookies, and a forever connection after stepping out of our comfort zones together. Amanda has a gentle spirit but at first encounter you […]

Not Arriving, Justin Davis

Today’s “Pruning” post is from Justin Davis. Justin, his wife Trisha, and their three boys are such a blessing to me. They are a living testament to how God restores and redeems our brokenness. Through their ministry at Cross Point Bellevue and Refine Us, they teach others (like me) the power of authenticity, truth, and grace. Find […]

On Pruning

My Catalyst 3DM coaching group is studying Building a Discipling Culture by Mike Been and Steve Cockram and has spent the last few weeks talking about rhythms and pruning. I have found our discussions around pruning particularly enlightening. Here is what the huddle guide has to say on the topic. “Bearing fruit is the most […]

The Countdown (And Download) Is On…

Christmas is just around the corner. Literally 45 days and counting…. (Where exactly does time go?) And now is the time to be downloading Christmas music so that you can start feeling all festive. I need to know. What Christmas album and/or song do you consider required listening? Here are mine, don’t judge. Album: Kenny […]