"Looking into the mirror, I was face to face, eye to eye, with a woman whom I could not recognize, but the familiarity of her grief saddened me. 'Who are you? I don't even recognize you anymore,' I said to my reflection. She stared back at me with empty eyes. ‘Why do...

Ascending to the summit of a mountain requires a lot of work – preparation, bodily strain, mental training and spiritual depth - that not everyone is willing to commit to. If you talk to any mountaineer, or anyone who has been on a mentally and physically demanding...

Michael W. Smith, Christian singer and musician, penned the song, "Surrounded". The lyrics say, "It may look like I am surrounded, but I am surrounded by you...this is how I fight my battles." The chorus and repetition of these words create a beautiful symphony of...

Have you ever seen the shows on TV about hoarders? Season after TV season dedicated to aiding and assisting those living in unhealthy life situations. Season after season chock-full of men and women who have spent their days seeking "things" to fill a void they feel...

A few days ago, I sat at the kitchen table knee deep in brainstorming and researching for a consulting client of mine. As I sat there, I heard the rumble of feet from the basement stairs. The voices we excited and high pitched. I braced myself. I knew what was coming....

Two weeks ago, I attended a women's conference with my church. We were digging into the Bible Study by Lysa Terkurst, It's Not Supposed to be this Way. I went in with the mindset that I would make myself available to other women. It was my heart's intention to...