What's the difference, and why does it matter? Welcome back to my 5-part series re: Turning Tricky Transitions into Transformation. We are exploring the notion of reframing disruption as growth. In Part 1 I set-up an analogy for understanding transitions, relating a personal story about me coaxing my husband into trying stand-up paddle-boarding during a vacation in Maui. It is a humorous and telling anecdote with a happy ending. Spoiler alert: Jim conquered and we added SUP b

Turning Tricky Transitions into Transformation Welcome to a series of blog posts re: the topic of Turning Tricky Transitions into Transformation. In a recent article I wrote for the American Institute of Stress (AIS), I explored the notion of reframing disruption as growth. In this first of five parts, enjoy the set-up: the story of Geri pulling Jim (not my husband’s real name) into yet another boundary-stretching adventure! We are all familiar with the aphorism: The only con

. ..[I]t is always right to step in the direction of obedience as best you can discern it and trust Jesus for the results. This is true even when some things do not make sense. Often, we only connect the dots and see what God is doing, when we look in the rear-view mirror... Our calling is to step in the direction of obedience as best you can discern it and trust Jesus for the results… even when obedience does not make sense. I have shared from Michael Sprague’s wisdom before