As you know, this blog and podcast is all about saying, “YES!”. And sometimes that requires saying “no” first. Often when God comes into our hearts, He shows us beliefs and habits that may no longer be serving us. We must say “no” to the strongholds in our life in order to make way for
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New Podcast with Jessica Eileen Drogosz -chatting about Sa Voix in Haiti
I’m excited to share my conversation with Jessica Eileen Drogosz! She is an artist and photographer and teacher and advocate for women in Haiti. She has founded Sa Voix in Haiti which exists to help young women find their voice through the arts. You can find more information at savoix.com. It’s amazing what Sa
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Talking with Alisa Keeton – founder of Revelation Wellness
I’m excited to share my conversation with Alisa Keeton here on the podcast! She is an amazing leader, filled with energy and on fire for the Lord! She is the founder of Revelation Wellness which you can find at www.revelationwellness.org where they train up disciples to share the Word of God through fitness. She
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Chatting with Brooke Boon – Founder of Holy Yoga!
Today on the podcast, I’m talking to Brooke Boon. Brooke is the founder of Holy Yoga. Holy Yoga is an international ministry and is having it’s 10 year anniversary this fall! Holy Yoga exists to take the Gospel to the ends of the earth through the modality of yoga. I am a trained Holy
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Two years of Sundays
Two years ago when we moved to Austin, we had to find a church. I don’t mean that in the sense of, “It’s the right thing to do” but rather, we had to find a church. As in, “our lives depended on it”. It felt desperate. And guess what, desperate hearts find God. When you
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To My Daughter with Learning Differences
Update!!! So excited this was also shared on Huffington Post! Click link to check it out! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/to-my-daughter-with-learning-differences-whom-i-once_us_573a3382e4b06dede18b9937?hd45lep4nfyctyb9 This letter was written and submitted to The Mighty before I posted it here. It is also posted on www.themighty.com with a few minor edits. I’m so grateful to my daughter for letting me share her story. I pray it encourages
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Bono and The Message. Worlds collide.
When I first found The Message version of the Bible, the whole thing came alive for me. There are so many translations but this version, by Eugene Peterson, is my favorite. My Bible actually has the NIV version next to the Message so it’s the best of both worlds. As you know, I love writing and reading
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The Mirror Moment
I don’t know anymore. I hear them say the country is going to hell in a hand basket. And I think but God… I listen to reports of protesting and fear and anger. People imagining a particular outcome is certain doom. And I think but God…. I hear of church corruption and abuse and people
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My Joy Story
stars light up the night. big Texas sky covers us graciously. tucking us in for a story. campfire burns. we stare. mesmerized by light and warmth. notes play as voices sing. sharing loss and desire. we understand each other. universal stories. contentment. joyful noise. he reaches out for my hand as we walk. stomach flutters.