In today's world, women are not protected. The rapists and abusers are.

There has been a change to Title 9 that affects every woman…

Before you buy something you need, take a look around your house first.

You might already have something that will work.

Need…

When I hear about what has happened, and is happening to women, I feel sick. Truly. Just this week alone there has been a bombardment of things…

Savings Grace is about finding simple ways to spend a little less, make a little extra, and get more out of the money you already have.

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This song is personal to me. It is about my journey of not always trusting in Jesus and how I “Come Find Peace.”

I have come to understand…

Recently, I was cleaning out my attic and found an old copy of Collier's magazine dated May 18, 1935. It's in good enough shape to read despite…

This is a powerful message... How much is a seat at the table worth?…

Do you ever wonder what goes through some people's minds? This guy, in my ever so humble opinion, is a sociopath! But justice was served! Thank…

When my sister gave me the words, “Then We Kept Going,” a few weeks ago a seed was planted and I knew I had to write a song. Immediately my…

Taking some time this morning to remember and think about what today is, the 25th anniversary of 9/11. I cannot begin to imagine what the families…

There’s something to be said for building a business on your own terms.

When you start a company with your own money, your own time, and…

My mind played with what I learned after studying 2 Timothy at church. It is written, “All scripture is breathed out by God.” It became clear to…

Where you live makes a difference on how healthy or unhealthy you are. You would think that health care would be a priority. But no.

This…

So where is everybody on this horribly sad subject? I truly can’t take one side or the other. Obviously, she shouldn’t be let free, but…

We are living through a global trauma. Never did I believe that everything good and right would have been dismantled, destroyed, people murdered…

If you are, be aware that there are problems. There have been a lot of recalls.

Where is the beef coming from? Argentina? China? Is it…

Thinking about how I learn daily the ways I have been blessed by God's grace these words came to mind.

I have learned I am forgiven, I…

Recently I heard these words...”then I kept going.” They struck a chord that rang true in my life. What do we do when the life we know collapses?…

This is a beautiful piece of photography capturing nature at work. Watching these penguin chicks hesitate before taking the leap is pretty amazing…

Paying attention to your internal dialogue listening to a loved one, or anyone really, may prove very informative. As I understand there are at…

From The Ashes to The Light is about my personal transformation

Reflecting on my life recently and feeling deep gratitude that Jesus is my…

I have several fitness coaching clients who live in an upscale apartment building. In the 3 years I’ve been going there, I’ve become acquainted…

Millions of things are happening in the world right now. And no matter how much you think about them, analyze them, wish for something different,…

Like me, you’ve probably never woken up feeling your best after a calorie-dense Mexican dinner that left no open real estate in your stomach. I’ve…

The way we talk to people matters. Being courteous is important. Being verbally abusive is never right. In this video, justice is done. I loved it…

Whenever you feel insulted, you have a choice as to what to do with the intended insult. It's not necessary to take it on…

Thinking is a habit. We actually "think" that the more we think, the more change we can affect. But that's not true. Think all you want, but you…

Escaping from the hustle and bustle of life at the river is so relaxing. It actually runs in front of our Michigan home where we get away from it…

While on a phone call with my parents, I was telling them how I was navigating my fluctuating schedule, as many of my clients travel for the…

If you want proof that Mitch is alive, take a look at these legit photos!…

Eavesdropping today on a pair of homeless men brought me to tears. I had arrived for an appointment early so I was sitting in the car with the…

Stop trying to get validation from others in order to live your life fully. You need your own validation. That's it. That one is yours. No one can…

Receiving a request from a young woman in 2013 who was going through a break up challenged me to move out of my song writing comfort zone…

If you've ever tried changing yourself, you realize how difficult that is. So you can imagine that trying to change someone else is next to…

For 43 days, Kelsey Pfendler woke up alone in the middle of the Pacific Ocean with one goal: keep rowing.

The 32-year-old set out to…

Things, good or bad, rarely happen over night. They build over time. So subtly it's barely noticeable. And then one day you can't believe where…

When experienced hiker Nancy Abel met Katharina Groene from Germany hiking the Pacific Crest Trail near Sultan, Washington, she tried to warn her…

Yesterday, my friend Colton dropped by out of the blue. He brought over a bag of donut holes to share despite his diabetes. This means he's having…

While driving to my client’s new home for a training session last week, he texted to say he was running late. Pulling up to the house, my…

Brother David Steindl-Rast's retelling of this story was my inspiration.

After the crucifixion Jesus came upon two of his disciples…

When people struggle to make ends meet, giving to others becomes a challenge. Shopping for the perfect birthday gift, perusing the boss’s daughter…

Sitting in church one Sunday morning listening to Pastor Harold talk about our earthly father and our Heavenly Father connected me with some…

I learned something about kids when I stood in a classroom of ten-year-olds as a guest speaker. During the question/answer period, the first kid…

In this short video, James Talarico explains what a real man is and what he isn't. Take a listen…

Forgiveness got unpacked on a country road. The dance is over. Here's what happened when I visited my family.

In reflection, it is no…

The power of words can lift others up or wound them. Whether it is a thoughtless reaction or an intentional verbal attack the result can be…

Life lessons and reminders about what’s truly important often come from unexpected sources. This was my experience recently while driving home…

Teachers deserve so much more goodness than they receive.

This short but sweet lesson, delivered by a very patient teacher, not only…

A man was walking down the street scrolling through his newsfeed. When he tripped, he lost his balance and fell into a freshly painted picket…

As a daughter who suffered through two parents dying and benefiting from Hospice care, I understand how important palliative care is for people in…