The Power of Empathy

The Power of Empathy

em·pa·thy [ˈempəTHē]NOUNThe ability to understand and share the feelings of another.As a pastor, mother, wife, leader, friend and human being living in the world today, I don’t always get it right. To be honest, I don’t always know what to say in the...
Give Yourself a Time Out

Give Yourself a Time Out

I had an explosive moment with my kids. I wish I could say it was the first time but that would be a lie. I adore my kids; it’s just that sometimes they’re like the flock of seagulls on Finding Nemo saying “Mine! Mine! Mine! Mine!” and I’m Dory being pulled apart on...
On Doing Single Life Well

On Doing Single Life Well

Hey Everyone, I hope this Coffee with Andi finds you well!Lauressa from Ottawa, Ontario Canada asks a question that so many people are asking and it all has to do with doing single life well. She writes, “I just wanted to hear about what you say about...
Stepping Out Of Shame

Stepping Out Of Shame

Shame destroys intimacy. It could be shame that lingers from your past like decaying remnants of death reminding you of who you used to be. There seems to come a stench of fear with shame, rotting away the hopes that you’ll never get to live fully in your...