Every Life Matters
A new school year is upon us. Those in education are feeling alllll the emotions right now. As I work with educators across the country I often say something to…
The Freedom on The Other Side of Forgiveness
Have you ever replayed a conversation in your head a hundred different ways? Thought about what you wish you would’ve said? Imagined the day that person finally realizes how much they hurt you? Most of us have…
The Most Important To-Do List I Ever Made Wasn’t a To-Do List at All
Yesterday I was able to do a webinar for educators and leaders overseas. I got to spend an hour with over 3,000 people changing lives every day. I debuted a…
The Best Hearts
I heard Andy Grammer’s new song *The Best Hearts* recently, and one line has been sitting with me ever since: *”The best hearts are broken.”* At first, it almost feels…
Don’t Let People Wonder If They Matter
A few days ago, someone crossed my mind. There wasn’t a reason. No birthday.No holiday.No special occasion. I simply thought about them. For a second I almost did what so…
The Impact You May Never See
Have you ever stopped and wondered if what you’re doing is actually making a difference? I have. More often than I would probably like to admit. It’s funny because we…
The Danger of Becoming Who Hurt You
We’ve all experienced it. The family member who makes a sarcastic comment instead of having an honest conversation. The coworker who leaves someone out of an email chain because they’re…
The People Who Drain the Room
One of the most common phrases we hear in life is this:“Is the glass half-empty or half-full?” At first glance, it sounds simple. Maybe even cliché. But the older I…
When it Hurts to Remember
I was watching The Sheep Detectives this weekend, and there was a moment that just stopped me. One of the sheep said,“But it hurts to remember.” And the older sheep…
Are They Getting the Rest of You… or the Best of You?
I’ve been sitting with a question lately that I can’t seem to shake: Are the people we come home to getting the rest of us… or the best of us?…
More Than Fine
I’ve been a fan of Switchfoot for a long time. Like… before it was cool long time. Their music has always had this way of sneaking past the surface and…
The Power of Silence
We don’t talk about silence enough. Maybe because it feels uncomfortable.Maybe because it doesn’t give us quick answers.Maybe because in a world that rewards noise, silence feels like we’re falling…
