Two weeks ago I did something unlikely, spontaneous and exhilarating. I ran the St. Jude Rock and Roll Half Marathon in Nashville to posthumously honor my friend Billy Pirtle. He was one of the most courageous human beings I knew. Around mile marker 3, the light bulb went off. Oh!
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A mother's love is one of the great miracles on earth. I am a person of hope in the world because of my mother's love for me. I have special admiration for Mary, the mother of Jesus. For me, she is an exemplar of courage and sacrificial love.
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Over the last three months, it has become abundantly clear that I am terrible at waiting. During my book tour, I discovered a lump in my right breast. Suddenly, I found myself on an emotional rollercoaster of waiting for doctor appointments, scans, biopsies, more biopsies, results, healing. And I didn’t
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A couple of weeks ago I was up in New York City for a speaking engagement, and to meet my publishing team at Penguin Random House. In a group conversation, my friend Margaret made a comment that stuck with me: "We all just want to believe there is Something more
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This week, I gift you with access to my personal SOULFULL music playlist on Spotify. I hope it brings you comfort, hope, and especially joy. I love the idea of us listening to the same music as a community, and our hearts finding joy and comfort together. Enjoy and
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This week I share my reflection entitled, "Project Resurrection" for the Anniversary of the Covenant tragedy. It was written from a place of tremendous love for the Dieckhaus family, and my deep belief that God built us to resurrect. No matter what our circumstances, God is working to give us
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