Have you heard the line, “Patience is a virtue?” Growing up, my petite, Italian mother repeated this truth to me because candidly, patience was not my virtue. She had a sixth sense
I’ve always been quiet. I remember when I was in eighth grade at a new school, a boy looked at me and remarked sarcastically, “Oh, she can talk.” Later, at a different
The other day I was walking through a department store and passed a large display for Levi’s Silver Tab jeans. I heard rumblings that 90s fashion was en vogue again, but here
Have you ever felt powerless to control the spiral of thoughts, worries, or fears that consume your mind on a regular basis? Alternately, have you ever wished so badly that you could
I was kneeling in worship at our church when God spoke clearly to me: “Rachael, take off the heavy armor others have told you to wear. Trust Me to show you which
Valentine’s Day is around the corner and with it comes the jewelry commercials. I bet you know which ones I’m talking about. One stars a handsome man waiting for the right moment
We all know about less than perfect lives. Yet, we are often surprised when circumstances disappoint us and life hits hard. I am personally familiar with the dance of questions, worries, and
It’s difficult to walk humbly when we’ve been hurt and angered by someone. There are times in our lives when words and behaviors of others cut so deeply that we find ourselves
Last October, I went on a retreat. It was meant to provide time for the student leaders at my college to take a step back from our busy schedules and just be
Reflections of the late Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The call to courageous moments begins with a choice. Whether you consider yourself a leader by design or by reluctant selection from
I love the start of a new year. It’s become a tradition in my house for me to trap my husband in a car when we’re on a drive somewhere and force
It’s time. It’s a new year. Name your goals, write your resolutions, craft your dream board. Evaluate what was and then push towards what will be. Choose your word. Let’s make this