I find it incredibly difficult to say yes to myself, and I know I’m not the only one.
“I hope you have an experience that alters the course of your life, because after Africa, nothing has ever been the same.” -Suzanne Evans My heart is pounding as I sit down to write this. I have so many words about my short journey to Uganda that I sincerely believe I will never be […]
About a month ago, I was getting coffee with an old friend (he sat down and said, “I don’t think I’ve seen you in like, ten years.”… and then we immediately launched into this awesome conversation about our ministries/businesses), and I was telling him how I feel so…busy. And he smiled, shook his head, and […]
I didn’t drink coffee for over a decade. I was a senior in high school when I gave it up, but with the rise of Starbucks, I was already totally addicted. I had a heart issue (which is not serious- don’t panic!), and the doctor said the best thing I could do was give up […]
I have spent a lot of time lately thinking about my body. I was raised by some amazing parents who taught me that beauty isn’t skin deep, and that who you are is more important than appearance. And yet, when I made my way out in the world, that wasn’t at all what I heard. […]
I find it incredibly difficult to say yes to myself, and I know I’m not the only one. Our culture has created a space where saying “yes” to everyone else, never saying “no”, and perpetual busy-ness is not only the norm but the expectation. Earlier this year, I was on vacation and I got […]