“True or false: you use about 10 percent of your brain.” “Despite the prevalence of this belief, it’s false. We don’t use 100 percent of our brain at one time, but we do use all of it, which takes a lot of energy. Dr. Marcus Raichle, a professor of medicine, says in a Time magazine article, “As […]
How to Be Kind to Your Future Self {+ Book Give-away}
“What would you call someone who … • …demands that you be someone you’re not? • …ignores your needs? • …refuses to let you use your God-given gifts and talents well? • …sets you up for failure, even disaster, over and over again? • …does all of the above over and over and over? Sounds […]
I’m Breaking Up With Perfect
Have you ever been in a relationship you knew was bad but didn’t know how to end it? Whether it is a friend who betrayed us, a boyfriend who ignored us, or a coworker who undermined us, unhealthy relationships are bad for the soul. But there is one relationship that steals potential from all of our ther relationships—including our relationship with ourselves […]
Finding Spiritual Whitespace {guest post & book giveaway}
Do you ever wish you could just slow down and discover who you’d be if your life wasn’t filled with so much rush? The other day my friend told me she felt lost: lost in the hurry of carpool and kids, deadlines and dirty laundry… and she was tired, and I shared with her some […]
How God Answered A Not-So-Small Prayer In A Really Big Way { + a GIVEAWAY}
When Laura Sobiech and I planned time to talk about her memoir, “Fly a Little Higher,” we had no idea God had already connected our lives in the most unexpected way. What unfolded just two days before our interview left us both in tears and in awe of God. If you’re reading this via email CLICK HERE to watch a short […]