Christmas Reflections

Christmas Reflections

As the holidays approach, I often find myself dwelling on beautiful memories, even as we create new ones. In fact, I think about the power of tradition and remember the importance of family rituals. So please bear with me as I share a few Christmas reflections today 😊...
Pilgrims don’t travel alone.

Pilgrims don’t travel alone.

You guys know all about #MySpareRoom and how we’ve cared for vulnerable kids who’ve needed a safe place to stay. Over the years, I’ve thought a lot about the spirit of welcome. For instance, how might we embrace our guests, creating a space of...
The Power of Emotional Granularity

The Power of Emotional Granularity

There is power to knowing how you’re feeling and being able to precisely articulate it. You see, our psychology doesn’t know what to do with vague, overarching terms like, “I’m feeling bad” or “I’m stressed.” What does that mean, exactly? And more importantly, what...