Practicing Empathy is Hard

I like to think I’m an empathetic person, and for the most part, I believe that description accurately defines my character. But plenty of times I’ve fallen short of being empathetic, especially with those closest to me. Recently, my husband spent most of two days with our kids on full dad-duty. I was busy working, running errands, and taking care […]

Where Did You Go?

It’s been a while! I haven’t been able to write for the past few months, but it’s only because of positive life events. Late this past summer, I began training for an online tutoring company, called Ignite! Reading. The company partners with school districts across the U.S. and uses a one-on-one approach to tutor students in early literacy skills. Many […]

Is That Good Advice?

All too often, well-intentioned family or church members may give advice that calls us to play it safe. But God’s call on our lives is often one of boldness and courage. This is why it’s important to look at the motivation of the person giving advice. Is their advice to protect us? While protection is important so that we’re not […]