One of my greatest flaws is giving up on things to soon. I typically start things strong. But all to often, I don’t know how to finish well. As I’ve uncovered this uncomfortable truth in my life, I’ve also learned an important lesson: In the depths of each of us is a great need to push […]
A place for {grace}
Within each of us is a desire to know one another fully; the good, the bad and the ugly. We hope for relationships in which we can completely be authentic but find ourselves aimlessly trying to find them. Do such places really exist? I find myself rejecting the bad and the ugly of people while […]
For the Moms Who Don’t Do It All
The other day I had lunch with a friend of mine. We were exchanging some ideas about ministry, writing, speaking and leadership. Mid-conversation she looked at me and said, “Nicki, so how do you do it all?” Immediately, I felt sick to my stomach…did she really think I was “doing it all”? Just that morning I […]
SUYL Katie!!!
Hi friends. I’m so excited about today’s blog post! I’ve been reading Kelly’s Korner blog for a few years now, love it and love her. I’ve always enjoyed the Show Us Your Life link-up parties, but honestly, I think I’ve only participated…once. But, when I saw the success stories come in from her SUYL Singles […]
Assume the Best.
A few weeks ago I was at a stoplight and saw to the left of me a man sitting on a bench. His clothes were ruffed up, his hair was a mess and he had what seemed to be his lunch spread out. I took a deep sigh and said, “That poor homeless man.” My […]