Are we shaped more by our experiences, or by who we are from the beginning? I believe the answer is a combination of both. Each of us is created with a unique nature, personality and purpose. Scripture tells us that God knit us together in the womb. Before we had achieved anything or experienced the … Read more
When people ask who inspires me most, they usually expect to hear the name of a modern innovator, a thought leader, or a bestselling author. However, my answer reaches back to the 16th century. For me, that person is St. Ignatius of Loyola. Surprisingly, Ignatius wasn’t born a quiet mystic. Instead, he was a vain, ambitious … Read more
There’s something quietly radical in that old verse that says we’re worth “more than many sparrows.” For a long time, I thought of it as just a pretty idea meant for someone else. In my own mind, the math almost never worked out. I spent years wrestling with self-worth—feeling less like someone special and more … Read more