Live With Flair

I tell a wise, older woman (someone who’s always on stage) all about how nervous I become before public speaking, especially before large audiences. It’s

This morning, I hear the principle of taking on the nature of a servant once again. Instead of wondering in any situation, “How can I

I read a statement by Bill Bright that changes how I think about serving in speaking and writing. He writes in My Life Is Not

I think deeply about a quote from Tozer’s The Pursuit of God. It’s this: “Always, everywhere, God is present, and always He seeks to discover

Today I asked students to peruse a list of over 400 personal values and choose their top five. It occurs to us that our point

My oldest daughter knit this little adorable bird and nest for me, and it rests on my piano. Such a tiny joy! I remember that living

I realize this morning the discomfort struggle creates for students–both college students and my own younger daughters–when asked to do difficult tasks that require higher

Over the years, I’ve learned so much about living well from the oak trees. If you remember, I learned about holding your ground from a little fortune

This morning I find that @WritingSisters on Twitter have posted a quote from the poet William Wenthe. Wenthe writes in his poem, “Water Dish,” the

When I find myself critical of someone, I think I’m being discerning. I remember the words of an older mentor: “Discernment is not for the