• Kindness + the Question of Purpose: 2 Days in Pisgah National Forest

    A Mountain Road and a Prayer The third day of my road trip found me crawling along at a snail’s pace on a bumpy, leaf-strewn one-lane dirt road clinging to the side of a mountain in Pisgah National Forest. I prayed pavement would come quickly and that God would protect me from falling off the…

  • Charleston Cobblestones and Unexpected Kindness

    Ten days. Six destinations. Savannah: check! Next stop: Charleston, South Carolina (said with a southern accent). I wasn’t sure what to expect beyond moss-covered live oak trees, southern charm, and history—though I couldn’t tell you what kind. I didn’t research. I just went. First Impressions Driving into Charleston was beautiful, the water suddenly appearing as…

  • Savannah and the Art of Being Uselessly Delighted

    For years, I’ve been experimenting with my career and just recently, decided to listen to where God was calling and return to my creative roots as an artist. So when the stars aligned with my hubby’s work trip to Orlando (where some of my family had recently moved to), a new nephew in Michigan (where…

  • My husband Marshall and I have a passion for learning and growing and as a result, we often end up doing growth exercising together. I actually love when this happens because it’s an inspiration and encouragement for me to go through books, answer questions, and share our dreams together. I highly recommend trying it with…

  • Finding Your True Identity: Breaking Free from Roles that Hold You Back

    Have you ever felt lost in the roles you take on—mom, wife, career woman, leader? It’s easy to confuse what we do with who we are. While discovering your authentic self is a journey, finding your true identity often means stepping back from the roles that consume us. Society encourages this confusion, asking, “So, what…