Against My Better Judgment

I was recently talking to another Executive Pastor who was graciously asking me how we’ve been doing since the Flood in Nashville.  He was praising our team for how quickly we responded and served our community in that crisis.  And I had to be honest with him and tell him that it was “against my […]

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Friday Fun

Ahhh, I love Fridays! I actually have a full day planned today, but all things that I am looking forward to.  Here’s what’s on my mind today: Excited about a collaborative meeting with a few of my favorite women to brainstorm long-term plans for Cultivate Her. Had the privilege of talking with Greg Darley this […]

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Everyone Needs An Edward

According to the L.A. Times, Eclipse opened with first week sales of $175.3 million making it the most successful first week sales for any movie so far this year. And yes, I too am a sucker for the Twilight Saga. I have been challenged on many occasions by my more rational friends (usually of the […]

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Happy 4th of July

The 4th of July is filled with so many fond memories for me: big parties with family tables and tables of red, white & blue deserts (some of those were just plain weird) fear that someone was going to blow up the neighborhood lazy days at the lake fireworks shows that seemed larger than life […]

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Friday Fun

Ahhhh, the 4th of July weekend!  I love this holiday! It’s snuck up on me a little bit, but I’m seriously glad for a long weekend to relax and spend time with friends. Here’s what’s on my mind today: Finally got to see Eclipse last night and I LOVED IT!  The directing, special effects and […]

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Friday Fun

It’s been a good week.  Life feels very full and blessed. Here’s some of the randomness on my mind and in my life right now. Have a great day planned with friends today.  Much needed time with people who speak truth and celebrate big. Excited that tomorrow is Serving Saturday at all of our campuses.  […]

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The Joy of Anticipation

Like a kid at Christmas time… Many of us are eagerly anticipating getting this in our hands today… Enjoy the joy of anticipation! What are you eagerly anticipating?

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Peanut Butter Days

I was 20 years old.  The world seemed big and bright to this wide-eyed small town girl from Northern Wisconsin.  I had already spent two years 1000 miles away from home beginning my education and now was taking one of the greatest risks yet.  I was loading up my 1992 4-door burgundy Saturn named “Alice” […]

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I Don’t Grow

I grew up spending my summers with my “Nanny” (aka my Grandma) who planted a massive garden every year complete with tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes, green beans, carrots, green peppers, lettuce and a strawberry patch.  I absolutely loved that garden.  I would work hours with her planting, watering, pulling weeds and most importantly eating the fruit […]

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I Don't Grow

I grew up spending my summers with my “Nanny” (aka my Grandma) who planted a massive garden every year complete with tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes, green beans, carrots, green peppers, lettuce and a strawberry patch.  I absolutely loved that garden.  I would work hours with her planting, watering, pulling weeds and most importantly eating the fruit […]

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