Summer Rewind: Avoiding the Temptation to Give Up

Summer Rewind: Avoiding the Temptation to Give Up

Do you ever feel like giving up? I certainly do sometimes. Despite my convictions about hope, there are still moments when I feel hopeless. Having recently traveled to Nicaragua, I was reminded of some of the challenges my Nicaraguan friends face as they work to bring...
Summer Rewind: Avoiding the Temptation to Give Up

Avoiding the Temptation to Give Up

In my last article, A Hope-Filled Lesson from Nicaragua, I shared how my recent trip to Nicaragua had reminded me that there is hope in the midst of challenges when we do not give up. I gave examples of how I have seen this truth in action in the lives of my friends...
Fear is (Sometimes) a Liar

Fear is (Sometimes) a Liar

“Fear is a Liar.” This is actually the name of a song written by Christian singer and songwriter Zach Williams. So is it? Is fear a liar? The answer lives in the gray. Fear is an important and, at its most basic form, innate human response. The human brain...
Simply Curious

Simply Curious

In my recent article titled The Ripple Effect, we looked at the far reaching impact a single step can have. Much like a splash in a lake, the ripple it creates can be much larger than the initial action or even intention. In this way, our willingness to take a step...