Power of Peers
In moments when we feel we're doing life alone, maybe we are. Have you ever considered how you might benefit from mentoring a peer and...
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Jan 10, 2017
Be Your Best Self, Even Under Pressure
It's easy to get overwhelmed in life - especially just after the holidays when life returns to seemingly less holy moments around us....
Jan 3, 2017
Rise Up! Really?
The song, "Rise Up," by Andra Day ripples through my mind as I share these powerful words from friend Jo Saxton about courage. Read on as...
Dec 13, 2016
Heritage: National or Spiritual?
What is your heritage? Swedish ... Hispanic ... African ... Dutch? How does your earthly heritage shape your spiritual life? Read on as...
Dec 6, 2016
Developing a Bigger Imagination about Haiti
Reading about a hurricane-torn country might not exactly seem "Christmasy" to you. But is it? Read on as Jennifer Grant nudges the doors...
Nov 29, 2016
Focus Pocus
For years, Mary Byers served as our editor on our digital magazine effort called FullFill. She brings sharp focus to everyday needs. Read...
Nov 15, 2016
Power Seeds
Oh how we struggle to imagine we can make a difference in our world! Little you. Little me. Not enough of either of us. But what if we...
Nov 8, 2016
God Gets His Way
In the United States, today is Election Day. No doubt, each of us will complete our ballot with trepidation this year. Thanks to friend...
Nov 1, 2016
The Power of Play
What role does "play" play in your life? Leah Robin causes me to pause and consider whether or not I embrace the power of play. Read on...
Oct 18, 2016
Craving to Connect
My friend, Christie Love, speaks straight to me today as she challenges me to be more intentional about making room in my life to not...
Oct 11, 2016
Time Traveler
Our past can influence our present and future in unexpected ways. Join Robyn Dykstra as she "time travels" through her personal...
Oct 4, 2016
Showing Up
We care. We really do. We care about flood victims and refugees and tragedies around our globe that leave people homeless and vulnerable....
Sep 20, 2016
Weary!
Are you working too hard - not because your work is needed but because you can't seem to stop? I get this issue ... Read on as friend...
Sep 13, 2016
Could God Really Use Me in My Brokenness?
I have a long list of bad choices - and I'm pretty sure you could name a few as well. How do we disqualify ourselves from meaningful...
Sep 6, 2016
Fresh Air
I often get an itchy “stuck” feeling while working and usually admonish myself, Stay FOCUSED, Elisa!” Most of the time, it doesn’t really...
Aug 23, 2016
Yes, I Can
Is there something you just don't believe you can do? Something that seems WAY out of reach for you? Read on as Mary Byers shares her...
Aug 16, 2016
Kaleidoscope
I love kaleidoscopes! A new picture with every turn. Melodi Leih applies the metaphor of a kaleidoscope to how God sees versus how we...
Aug 2, 2016
Lessons from a Black Dress
Want to change the world and be a hero? You might not think so at first, but as you read Bethany Winz's words below you may find, as I...
Jul 26, 2016
If You Are Depressed
Though there have been many dark days and nights in my life, I have not experienced the kind of depression Gillian Marchenko knows too...
Jul 12, 2016
Cheering the Pioneers
As girls, we are shaped by the women in our lives who model strength before us. Have you stopped to consider which women shaped you, and...
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