Being Known: True Connection Starts with Empathy

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. -Colossians 3:12 NIV It was late spring of 2020. I found myself alone most days caring for my then 2- and 4-year-old. With mass confusion on what was safe or unsafe during the COVID pandemic, we had to get creative with what […]

Laughter: Medicine for the Soul

In my closest relationships, we laugh a lot. There is space and freedom to share struggles and hurts, but there’s also space to let go and laugh. It’s almost like we are children once again. We have those impromptu moments of humor. And sometimes those moments bring relief or healing from a hard day, week, or year.

Our laughing creates bonding and connection- it’s a beautiful trait that makes humans so special and helps us to build relationships.