As my girls get older, they are coming home with all kinds of ideas about how to get a six pack, why thigh gaps are important, and how to not eat “bad” things and exercise their way into the “perfect” body. As a personal trainer, and someone who has struggled... Read More →

“It’s not about you.” The opening line from Rick Warren’s perennial best-seller The Purpose-Driven Life is a powerful truth, isn’t it? In this world that screams for us to look out for ourselves and take what we can, the idea that it’s not really about us is both counter-cultural and hard... Read More →

I’ve been there. Have you? I’ve had those days when I was barely holding on. When the rope seemed to be slipping right between my fingers. When I thought I couldn’t handle being a mom one more day. Oh sure, not all days are that difficult, but what about the... Read More →

Earlier this week I saw post after post about International Women’s Day, which is apparently March 8th. As a mom to three daughters, I enjoy the chance to stop and think about my own womanhood. To celebrate it, and to thank God for creating us to be who we are.... Read More →

Since the time my oldest daughter was two and a half years old, she’s gone to daycare, preschool or both. And she’s loved it. She’s also loved her class at church, various playdates and basically any opportunity to play with other kids. HOWEVER. Since the time she was two and... Read More →