Disappointment has driven me to try to quit my purpose and assignment no less than four times in the last six years. Don’t be like me, Sis. The relief you think quitting will bring just isn’t there. Not even a little bit. I’m getting super vulnerable on this episode because, if it’s possible, I want […]

I’m comin’ in HOT on this one because it’s TIME to do the DANG THING! We’ve gotta stop dragging our feet. We’re playing with the line of disobedience. Listen, this episode isn’t for everyone, BUT . . . If you KNOW you’re meant to be moving on something in the Lord right now, and you […]

You were made to do BIG things in Christ Jesus, Sis. That’s why the enemy will try to get you to self-sabotage. Have you ever been working on something and believing God for the outcome, only to lose faith all of a sudden and find “really good reasons” for taking an extended break or quitting […]

Have you ever noticed that progress doesn’t always follow a straight line? And yet, all of humanity is taught how to plan for progress in a linear fashion. Start with the desired outcome. Now figure out what steps need to happen in order for you to arrive at said outcome, and then put them all […]

How do you *know* if you’re focused on and working towards the “right thing” right now? Is it just me, or do you tend to get a little (or a lot) overwhelmed if you don’t know *exactly* what you should be doing *right now* while working towards a goal or a particular outcome? It doesn’t […]

Underneath the myriad reasons we give for why we can’t take time to rest right now lurks a common root cause: We simply do not feel safe to slow down and rest. Ever. Have you ever considered that, underneath that pile of “really good reasons” for why you just can’t slow down right now might […]

Aromatherapy has been shown to be a powerful strategy for establishing an environment of rest and relaxation. Here are some essential oil MVPs for bringing a little soothing to your surroundings. Years ago, after the birth of my second son, I struggled with severe postpartum anxiety. I tried so many things to feel better, but […]

Have you found yourself “rescheduling” your quiet time to “tomorrow” so you can deal with more “pressing” needs instead? How many times does that need to happen before you start to see a negative shift in your mood, energy, attitude or productivity? The Daily Quiet Time. It’s like a foundational habit in the life of […]

Are negative thought loops keeping you stuck? Knowing how to break the cycle is the key to getting unstuck and moving with momentum again. Ever been stuck as the same negative thought plays on repeat — over and over — in your mind? Throughout the day it keeps on popping up and it’s the soundtrack […]