It is not crazy to sit in silence doing nothing. Wise and holy men and women have always done it.

Do you struggle with burnout, busyness addiction, ineffective conflict style, blaming others or replaying old narratives? The truth is, the world we live in is messy. Join us in navigating the messiness together!

"I hate war as only a soldier who has lived it can, only as one who has seen its brutality, its futility, its stupidity." Learn who said this and one way to deal with war.

Don’t miss out on Triple-Action Healing!

It is really humbling to finally see and admit the truth.

It sounds too good to be true. A habit that is easy, quick, and free—and good for you and for others!

Mercy wins out.

When we open ourselves to His mercy and healing, we bring more love and peace into our hurting world.

Join me in rediscovering C.S. Lewis yet again.

How to let go of control? or why bother? Read about the last phase of my life.

Join me to celebrate the beauty of roses…and to learn from them.

For me to recommend a TV show, it has to be really good. CHOSEN is way better than good. It will stir your soul and enrich your relationship with Jesus.

My experience losing and then finding my quads showed me the value of strength training for all of us.

Do you wonder why good people do and believe things that are wrong or bad? Could the problem be blinders that block out the truth?

Meet Joe and Lori Ann, see what bouncebackability looks like, and ask yourself this question: If you have a life crisis, will you be able to bounce back and keep going? If you’re not sure, keep reading.

“Hurry sickness” is stressful, unhealthy, and detrimental to relationships. Learn what it is and what to do about it.

What about you? Are you struggling with a difficult relationship? Keep reading to learn more—about yourself and steps you can take to find relief and healing.

We should not accept the violence in our world. Each of us can help bring about positive change. It must start small and deep, but it will work.

Let’s be grateful for the beauties of autumn. I’m delighted to share with you my recent experience of joy. I benefited from it and hope you will too.

My August words to you are about a prayer and about smiling, standing tall, and listening. The message is so simple, yet so powerful.

All of us need help at one time or another, so why is it so difficult to ask for help?

Did you know a life transition can become something like a fountain of youth?

Each of us reacts to the issues and questions of our times based on our personality, circumstances, and life experiences. I’ve observed most of us will fit into one of three patterns, which I call Types.

As I sat in my corner chair praying from a new book of Lenten devotions, I heard the wind. It gusted and howled, but then settled into a constant low-pitched rumble, like a train. I began to listen intently to the eerie noise and very soon became absorbed in a conversation with myself…

What if there are other parts of my life about which I think I know everything, or at least enough, and in fact barely know anything? How would I even know if this were so?

Five years ago today I published my first Serenity and Health blog post, “Knots, Threads, and Tangles. A lot has happened during these five years.

I love words and am awed by their power to stir my body, mind, and spirit. Sometimes, though, I feel smothered by the volume or bluster of words in the news, emails, blogs, social media accounts, and books that I encounter.

For Christmas, I offer you my best wishes and prayers along with this blog post about an awesome gift you already have received. I’m talking about your life, specifically your body.