“Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.” —C.S. Lewis When I read these words, my first thought was, “What is an ordinary person?” Curiosity got the better of me, and down the rabbit hole I went. One definition described an ordinary person as someone with no special distinction, status, or rarity—average, usual, typical, existing within the normal course of events. That definition did not sit well with my soul. What exactly is ordinary? Is it

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” – Mahatma Gandhi In meditation recently with my friend Ruth, we each focused on a desire. Without hesitation, I said that I would love to have a more intimate walk with Jesus. I want to know more about what he experienced while on Earth. It was my agenda in going to Egypt to feel where some of the historical figures walked and hear the language they used. I experienced this as I visited a church i

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched-they must be felt with the heart .” Helen Keller There are some truths in life that cannot be explained through the physical senses. They cannot be measured, photographed, or proven through logic alone. Yet they are the very things that give life its meaning—love, compassion, faith, courage, hope, and joy. Helen Keller knew this truth perhaps better than most. When she was just shy of two years

Keri and Teri at first land blessing and the heart that showed up “They invented hugs to let people know you love them without saying anything.” Bil Keane There are moments in life when words fall short. No matter how eloquent we try to be, language cannot quite capture the depth of love, compassion, or comfort we wish to offer. And so, heaven gave us something simpler. A hug. One of the most precious gifts in this human experience is the embrace of another soul. A hug spe

“When you have a dream, you’ve got to grab it and never let go.” —Carol Burnett India, Day One — A Dream Unfolding Today feels like stepping into the heart of a long-awaited miracle. India has lived in my spirit for many years. I knew I was meant to walk this land, to feel its pulse, to be embraced by its ancient energy… yet I could never have imagined how it would actually feel to arrive. The contrast between Egypt and India is remarkable — the vibration here is softer,

“You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.” Mahatma Gandhi Tonight is my last night in Egypt. The desert winds feel like ancient whispers wrapping themselves around my spirit, blessing this chapter of the journey even as it prepares me for the next. Standing at the edge of the Red Sea felt like I had moved into ancient times as I imagined Moses bring the Israelites through those waters

“What we feel is not based on our experience, but on our INTERPRETATION of experiences.” —Anthony Robbins Each day, life paints before us a masterpiece of moments — some bright and breathtaking, others shadowed in challenge. Yet the true beauty of that canvas is not determined by what happens, but by how we see what happens. What we feel is not based on our experience, but on our interpretation of those experiences. Two people can walk through the same storm and emerge wi

“No need to hurry. No need to sparkle. No need to be anybody but oneself.” ―Virginia Woolf Life has such a beautiful way of keeping us...

“Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.” —Thich Nhat Hanh There’s...

“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” Psalm 139:14 Did you know that there were women who walked with Jesus?...