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I know—nobody enjoys confessing their sins. But I tend to think it’s even worse for perfectionists like me. 

Never before has it been possible to have so many relationships. Social media means you never have to say goodbye.

As we sat side by side watching our kids’ practice, he showed concern about an issue with his son. I could relate. 

A gas station near our house offers a carwash which I’d never used—until a sunny spring Saturday’s errand to gas up our van inspired me to rinse off its layers of Midwestern road crud. 

I recently bumped into a young woman who had visited our church a little while back. I had been praying for her transition to Austin, and that she might find her way into the life of our church community. I had heard about her, and was delighted that there might be an InterVarsity staff person becoming part of the fellowship.

As someone who has a penchant for the new, novel, and exciting, it is torture when life feels ho-hum. 

I used to think a leader was someone who knows a lot, talks a lot, and works a lot. 

I have a nostalgic personality. I find comfort in stability and often feel threatened by change. In contrast, my husband dreams about change. Somehow, together, we have learned to trust God in several times of transition, but I would have preferred a manual at the start of the journey.