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He Appeared and the Soul Felt Its Worth
On Christmas Eve, we attended a festive service at church, holding candles and singing carols. While singing O Holy Night, I was stirred by a lyric I have sung a million times but never really thought twice about. We sang: “Till he appeared and the soul felt its worth.” In that moment, the weight of those words pressed Continue reading
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Make Life Exciting Again
My two college-aged kids got home last week, and I had all the feels of Christmas. That next-level excitement that has you tracking their flight routes like a kid watching the Santa tracker app. As they each made their arrival, there was sheer joy—relief, gratitude, and the unmistakable feeling that the house was alive again. Continue reading
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Run to Win
This weekend was one of my favorite annual traditions: the Santa Run. More than 8,000 identically clad Santas filled our neighborhood streets to do a 5K. Everywhere you look—Santa. The mix of endorphins and merriment never disappoints. Watching the sea of red suits moving at every imaginable pace, I began thinking about the dynamics of Continue reading
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How to Be an Influencer
’Tis the season to be Christmas shopping, and if your inbox or social feed looks anything like mine, you’re probably being bombarded with listicles promising the best gifts of 2025. Suddenly every influencer has a “Top 10 Must-Haves,” “Gifts You Didn’t Know You Needed,” or “What I’m Buying for Everyone on My List.” And honestly? Continue reading
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Entitled to Gratefulness
This past week, I experienced one of my favorite Thanksgivings ever. It was one of those days where everything simply felt right. We had amazing food, world-class San Diego weather, and a home filled with people who just make your heart happy. Several times throughout the day I found myself saying, “We are so blessed,” Continue reading
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Transitioning to Transforming
Life is full of transitions. Some are monumental; others, barely noticeable. Yet each one reshapes us in ways both big and small. Lately, I’ve noticed transitions all around me. My sister and a dear friend are learning to navigate life without their spouses. Another loved one and close friend are walking through the exhausting rhythm Continue reading
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Fill’er Up
We just got back from a road trip along the East Coast — starting in D.C. and ending in New Jersey. When we reached the Garden State, we discovered a delightful surprise while getting gas: did you know New Jersey only has full-service gas stations? That’s right — you pull in, hand over your credit Continue reading
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What time can’t touch
My husband and I are visiting our daughter who is studying abroad in Spain. While she goes to class, we’ve been exploring the cathedrals and museums—each one a breathtaking reminder of a time when faith and art were inseparable. The world-class Museo del Prado and the Cathedral of Almudena are among our favorites. Both reveal Continue reading
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All of you
I confess I thought I was on my A game. There has been a lot going on with preparing for my brother-in-law’s celebration of life, with my daughter living abroad, with some life wrestling with my son, with letting go of a passion project that will have to go on hold for now. Just to Continue reading
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Choose your own adventure. God is still with you.
Not long ago, a friend confided that she was having doubts about her marriage. She was trying to work on things with her husband, but he didn’t seem interested in working on the relationship. With trepidation, she asked me, “If God loves marriage, will he be disappointed in me if I choose to leave?” Another Continue reading
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