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Opening: “Why me?” Have you ever asked yourself that question? It doesn’t have to be dramatic. It doesn’t mean wallowing in self-pity.It’s raw and it’s a very human question. And we’ve all been there – me too – staring at the aftermath of something I didn’t see coming.Wondering what I missed. How it unraveled. Why …
Good afternoon, fellow Toastmasters. If you had seen my life from the outside a few years ago, you probably wouldv’e said, “She’s got it all together.” College degree? Check. Two stable careers. Check. Calendar color coded and goals mapped out? Double Check. I was the one who got things done. Who had it all. ON …
In today’s hyperconnected world, most of us are familiar with the dangers of online harassment. But what happens when abuse crosses the digital divide and shows up at your doorstep — literally? A close friend of mine is living through this right now, and their experience deserves attention, action, and awareness. Their Story What started …
In life or in the workplace, ever watch someone work overtime to rewrite the plot just because they couldn’t control a character? Ever watch someone set fire to their own credibility trying to burn you? If Yes, then this post is FOR YOU. 💛 The version of you they tried to destroy? You’re still standing. …
Let’s be honest: a lot of people aren’t running from Christianity because they hate God. They’re running because of how some Christians act in His name. For many, the biggest barrier to faith isn’t Jesus — it’s His followers. You know the ones I’m talking about: the loud, aggressive, self-righteous voices who use scripture like …
Christianity, at its heart, is rooted in love, grace, and redemption. It’s meant to be a refuge — a path to healing, purpose, and hope. But for many people today, that message has been lost in the noise. What they see instead is a version of Christianity that feels judgmental, exclusionary, and at times, even …
I love this time of year – the perfect chance to sit down and reflect on the past twelve months. Every year, my annual letter-writing tradition seems to sneak up on me. There have even been a few years where I’ve had to pivot to a “Happy New Year” or even a “Happy Spring” theme …
I was recently accepted into the University of Oklahoma’s MBA program. I encourage anyone that may feel like this is a goal they cannot attain to just GO FOR IT! You. Can. Do. It. To my fellow service members and veterans: Don’t let your education benefits go unused – they’re there for YOU! Take advantage …
We often think of time as something separate from our lives, something we can manage or trade for other things. But in reality, time is the very currency of life. Every choice we make – whether it’s how we spend our days, the people we invest in, the relationship we stay in or the goals …
I recently spent a week in Nashville, Tennessee, and for the first time in 13 years since I left the state, I felt a deep, compelling desire to return. Even when I had the chance to move to Fort Campbell in 2013, I declined for various personal and professional reasons. This recent visit was different—it …