Revitalizing the church and breathing new life back into forgotten areas and run-down buildings requires faith, resilience, and a deep conviction that being a follower of Jesus is the only

(Emily) Grief.  It sounds dramatic because no one had died. No tragedy had occurred. I was not in a hospital room receiving a diagnosis. Yet still, grief is what I

Have you ever wondered if what you have and who you are is enough to make a difference in the world? In our fast-paced and often superficial world, where grand

Did you ever end up somewhere you never intended to be?   “Hey, why are we in Michigan?” is a moment from a road trip a few years back that comes

Ever meet a talented female leader who seems to hang out in the background? Maybe she defers to others quickly or minimizes her contributions. She always seems to find a

When I was a kid, I was a full-on head-to-toe tomboy who loved baseball. I mean, I liked Barbies too, but I loved baseball. I grew up in Cleveland and,

“When Esther’s words were reported to Mordecai, he sent back this answer: ‘Do not think that because you are in the king’s house you alone of all the Jews will escape. For

I don’t have to tell you that ministry is hard and messy. But I must tell you that we cannot run this race and finish well if we are running alone. 

We all seek to find spaces where our voice is welcomed, celebrated, and valued.   You matter and what God has given you to say is important. It has never been

I stood prayerfully at the ocean’s edge and then hurled three rocks into the depths. After watching them sink, I turned around and moved forward. You can, too. Let me