3 Crucial Questions for Wisdom in Difficult and Everyday Circumstances
"I want to know if you’re the real deal...” questions the Jason Bourne-like CIA guy. Dropped in the desert under the cover of night after gaining clearance, he joined me…
Control and Distraction: 2 Sides of the Same Counterfeit Coin
My life was dominated by a solitary quest: control. Humanity's desire for control began in the Garden of Eden, and no different than any other human, attempting to control my circumstances…
Confronting Uncomfortable—Christmas Encounters of the Close Kind
As they packed for their long journey, both disbelief and excited anticipation set in. After sighting a spectacular star in the east, they spent months of study, scouring ancient writings.…
Rediscover Joy in the Hectic Holiday Season— Christmas Encounters of the Close Kind
While madly rushing about attempting to conquer my lengthy Christmas to-do list, All I want for Christmas plays in the background, bringing with it thoughts of the culture’s me mentality. I…
4 Life-changing Lessons from a Real Disney Princess
What do joy, kindness and pixie dust have in common? Kayla Marie Adkins. Our family's love affair with Kayla began when she and our oldest daughter, Bethany, were in Kindergarten.…
