Is It Worth The Investment?
Embarking on a mission trip is more than just an opportunity to serve. People go on these trips because they are often motivated by the desire to serve others, to be a blessing and to make a difference in the world. But they often don’t expect the level of profound impact and personal growth that […]
My First Mission Adventure
I can still remember watching the ‘Fasten Your Seat Belt’ sign come on. As the plane began to descend I caught my first glimpse of the Andes Mountains. When the wheels of the plane hit the runway, my stomach was filled with butterflies as we landed at the tiny airport in Quito, Ecuador. It was […]
Discover Your Inspired Life Through Journaling
Are you living an “inspired” life? An inspired life is a lifestyle. It’s living up to your full potential, living the life of your calling and living a life of passion. When you are living an inspired life, you feel connected and you have purpose. Often times living your “inspired” life is likely to inspire […]
Full Circle
The life lived and the things loved as children are often what form the character and tastes we carry with us into adulthood. It would be impossible to exaggerate the importance of our family cabin at the Lake of the Ozarks. It was a place where many childhood memories were made. Ours was a red cabin trimmed […]
An Offer I Couldn’t Refuse
One of the best things about going to college in Northwest Arkansas was the many opportunities for outdoor fun (which often took me outside of my comfort zone). Because we were college kids without a lot of money to spend, we had to be creative. We explored caves with flashlights trying not to walk into any […]
Get Inspired. Stay Inspired.
I like to believe that everyone wants to live an inspired life. I believe that we all want to bring value and positively impact others. That’s why I am passionate about living an inspired life. So at the beginning of each new year I reflect and take inventory of the year before. I have always […]
5 Life Lessons Learned From My Speaking Adventures
This month marks the 15 year anniversary of my travels as a Speaker. My first out of town speaking engagement was near St. Louis, Missouri. I remember driving there from Kansas City and feeling nervous about getting lost, hoping I would make it to the event on time, thinking about the butterflies I would have […]
3 Reasons Why You Should Share Your Story
We all have stories. We’ve lived our varied lives, and while some details may overlap, our stories are specific to each of us. Our experiences, good and bad, joy-filled and heart-breaking, are being woven together to create our unique tale. Our brains are hardwired to think, learn, and act most effectively through stories. Even at night, […]
My Affair with Journaling
It all began at the age of 12. As I opened my presents on Christmas Eve, one gift was going to change my life. It was a small dark green diary with its very own tiny gold key. I could hardly wait until January 1 arrived so I could begin writing in it. New to […]
It’s Time!
It all started in January of last year. There were some things God put on my heart and I couldn’t seem to shake them. I’m not sure if it was because my life was so full already and I didn’t need to add ‘one more thing.’ Or maybe I just thought the promptings would go […]
