When Burn-out Strikes: How to Refuel Our Hearts with Dr. Stan Ward

Dr. Stan Ward coaches other leaders with compassion born out of his own experience. Refuel our hearts when burn-out strikes? I might be too tired for that! Seriously. Many people think burn-out is a work thing, but, um, there’s more to the story. Dr. Stan Ward expands...

Podcast Invites: Top 3 Tips for Nailing Your Next Podcast

To listen in on our conversations with our amazing, heroic, creative guests, click here! Today, I’m pulling back the curtain and inviting you backstage for a behind-the-scenes look at podcasting. With so much happening online now, what makes a dynamic podcast...

Domestic Violence In the Church: Her Story with Paula Silva

Domestic violence in the church? How can that be! Fortunately for the rest of us, Paula Silva knows exactly how domestic violence can sneak up on believing wives. She’s educated churches about domestic violence for over twenty-five years. Founder of Focus Ministries,...

Hospitable Hearts: The Bounce Back of Welcoming Others

David and I wish you a Happy Mother’s Day! (Thanks to Meg Strout Loomin for one of our favorite pix together! She caught David about to say something funny–love his dimples!) How do we teach our children the skill of valuing others? By having hospitable...

Perfect Ain’t Pretty with Tammy Whitehurst, Her Wisdom

Tammy Whitehurst and I catch up at one of her speeches. Perfectionism is one quick short-circuit to a friendship, according to Tammy Whitehurst. Petticoats showing? Spinach in your teeth? Truly, all women struggle with weird worries, she reports. The temptation to...

Joy for Life’s Journey with Tammy Whitehurst, Her Story

Her heart’s desire was to be an undercover FBI agent. People giggle every time she mentions it. Now Tammy Whitehurst focuses on joy for life’s journey and making people smile. “There’s nothing undercover about me,” laughs Tammy, “I’m Texas raised, Jesus saved, and...