“Mom! Are you watching? Did you see me?” Between “Taylor Swith” performances, new gymnastics skills, and slip-n-slides in the backyard, this question seems to be on constant repeat at our house. If I’m honest though, I’ve found myself secretly asking a very similar question…

I deeply desire to raise kids who are generous and wise stewards of money. I want to give them a realistic view of the world, not one that breeds entitlement or pursuit of excess. But where in the world do you start?

There is something about the joyful festivities of the season that create a stark back drop to our suffering. Whether it’s the flu that causes us to miss out or the ache we feel at the sight of a love one’s empty seat, the joy of Christmas has a magnifying effect on our grief. We feel suffering more acutely in the Advent season. But, maybe we should.

What is the profile of a spiritual athlete? What should we be striving for as Christ’s followers? For so long I thought it was primarily about obedience, grit, and perseverance. These days I realize following Christ is much more about surrender.

As a woman, there is just something special and extra fun about the opportunity to raise daughters. With both the sweet days and hard days of motherhood in mind, I wrote a short prayer guide for mamas of baby girls. I pray new girl moms out there find these words encouraging.

Shouldn’t “serious Christians” avoid talking about--let alone asking for--money? The truth is, that one conversation about my financial compensation was a catalyst not only for my career but also my spiritual growth.

The very concept of a “glass ceiling” itself is broken. It keeps women focused on a barrier, rather than their potential and the reality of what they bring to the table. Why don’t we redefine what it means to pioneer success?