I huddled in a stranger’s tiny bathroom as tears dripped down my face and onto my new outfit. Outside, I heard music and laughter. My face burned Continue Reading
If Your Holidays Are Messy, You Aren’t Alone
Our Thanksgiving Tablecloth So, I have a funny story for you. If your holidays are messy, you aren't alone. We have this great family tradition Continue Reading
What a Facebook Game Will Teach You About Faith
by Julie Salva I’m a fan of the occasional Facebook game. Now hold on…….I’m not talking about Candy Crush, or Candy Crush Saga, or Candy Crush Continue Reading
When Your Messes Are Too Ugly to Share
A Stock-Photo Mess A couple days ago I was scrolling through Instagram and came across a photo similar to this one: A blogger shared a photo of Continue Reading
When Fear of Failure Looms Large
Does fear of failure loom large in your life? I’ve noticed something fascinating about failure over the last couple years since I started speaking Continue Reading
What I Wish You Could See About My “Bad” Kids
Yesterday my 11 year old son tested for his green belt in Tae Kwon Do. He's been waiting for this. He's been ready to test for quite some time, but Continue Reading
If You Write, Please Read This. (Plus, a FREE GIFT for All!)
A FREE Gift Every day in October I wrote a blog post for The Hope Toolbox series. (See the whole series here.) Whether you read one post or 31 Continue Reading
You Were Set Free For a Reason: A Daily Devotion about Freedom in Christ
How can you live in freedom in Christ? Do you believe God has set you free, yet you don't feel that freedom in daily life? Read on to claim that Continue Reading
Can’t Sleep? Read This at 3:00 AM (When Depression Causes Insomnia)
Do you struggle with insomnia from depression and anxiety? Are your thoughts swirling in the middle of the night? Here's how I overcame insomnia when Continue Reading
A Cure for Panic Attacks: The Potato Chip Method
I shiver as water laps against my ankles. The neck of my black wetsuit feels too tight on my throat. I pull at it nervously. The Day I Had a Continue Reading
Why You Need More Mental Flexibility
What is Mental Flexibility? While physical flexibility is the ability to stretch and bend without injury, mental flexibility is the ability to switch Continue Reading
What You Need to Know about Postpartum Depression
What You Need to Know About Postpartum Depression From Someone Who Has Been There I've been through the postpartum experience 21 times. Yes, Continue Reading
