Lifestyle & Living

I'd like to invite you to have what may be one of the most important conversations you've had in a very long time. Not with your spouse. Not with your children. Not with your best friend. Not even with your coach. With the woman in the mirror. One of the greatest lessons I've learned is this: the most important relationship we'll ever have isn't with someone else. It's with the person who greets us in the mirror every single morning. Whether you're thirty-two, forty-two, si

Sometimes a healthier outlook begins with a different way of seeing things.I’m constantly worried about getting older. How do I stop thinking about everything that could go wrong? I think the first thing to remember is that getting older isn’t something that is happening to you it’s something you’re being given the opportunity to experience. None of us knows exactly what tomorrow will bring, and spending today worrying about every possible thing that could go wrong means we m

A reflection on the lessons one life leaves behind, the faith that sustains us through loss, and the love that time cannot diminish. Yesterday was Ashley's birthday. July 14. My own birthday is October 14. For years, I have quietly reflected on the fourteenth day we share. Whether by providence or simply through the way Scripture has shaped my heart, those dates have continually drawn my thoughts toward God's completeness, His covenant faithfulness, and the redemption fulfil

"India greeted me with magnificent contrasts, ancient traditions and unexpected reminders of my ancestors.” That thought entered my mind more than once as I traveled through eight cities across India earlier this year. As part of the Curry Trails Culinary Tour led by celebrity chef and restaurateur Ranjan Dey, I embarked on what had been a lifelong dream journey. What I expected to find was a fascinating country rich in history, culture and cuisine. What I did not expect was

She walked by the ocean And waited for a star to carry her away Feelin’ so small At the bottom of the world Lookin’ up to God Tries to take deep breaths To smell the salty sea As it moves over her feet The water pulls so strong And no one is around And the moon is looking down, sayin’ Rosie

In a world that celebrates big achievements, viral moments, and grand gestures, it's easy to overlook the power of something small. Yet some of the most meaningful change begins with a simple act of kindness. A recent New York Times article highlighted something researchers have been discovering for years: kindness doesn't stop with the person who receives it. It spreads. One thoughtful action often inspires another, creating a ripple effect that reaches far beyond the origin

Healing isn’t always about fixing what’s broken. It’s about quietly returning to what’s already true inside you. Sometimes it looks simple — a walk in the woods, journaling with tea, or just breathing without guilt. Real healing often happens in the stillness, through small daily choices. Here are a few gentle tools to help you come back to yourself: Feel First Give yourself permission to feel it all — anger, grief, numbness, joy. Emotions aren’t problems; they’re messages fr