Your True Christmas
What does a true Christmas look like for you? Here's my story of when I decided to stop doing Christmas and start being Christmas.
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The Year My 11-Year-Old Cooked Thanksgiving
Yes 11-year-olds can absolutely cook the Thanksgiving feast. Here's my Hell's Kitchen moment, saved by a spunky kid willing to step up.
My Father's Rice and Beans
Rice and beans meant home to my dad. Here's my story of how home is where you decide to make it.
What's Your Idea of a Beautiful Feast?
Recently I was overwhelmed by a lavish feast in the mountains. It. reminded me how God wants to bless us, but we have to be ready.
One Great Question to Transform Your Day
Could one question really change your day? Maybe. It's a fun experiment to try out. Here's my story of the day-changer question.
The Power of Homeschooling with Cara McLauchlan
What a privilege to be featured on The Walkshow with Walker Neer as we discuss, "The Power of Homeschooling."
What I’m Learning About Living Well
How a chance encounter at a tailgate reminded me to live. A story about Jenny who changed my mind about how we view our days.
Ending the Homecoming Queen Habit
I always wanted to be the Homecoming Queen. Even though it never happened, here's my story of quitting the approval contest for good.
What to Do When Hurricanes of the Heart Strike
When storms come, I know how to prepare. But what do I do for personal storms? Here are 3 ideas on handling storms of the heart.
3 Ideas on Making Your Home a True Refuge
Creating a true refuge is more than a home's decor. Here are three ideas for considering the soul of your sanctuary.
The Very Best Back-to-School Advice
The back-to-school season inspired me to share my best advice as my son headed out. It turns out, the best advice is no advice: just love.
Doing Brave Things – Even When They Feel Small
Sometimes brave looks like climbing a mountain and sometimes not. Here's my story about being brave with a tiny thing - being on a podcast.
Who's In Your Circle?
How a fierce tribe of women allowed me to see more beauty in my days.
The Beauty of Grace Days
If I could learn how to give myself the same grace I give my dog, I would be making progress. I decided to choose grace for my attitude.
Behold
What we behold, we become. How spending time with God and the Word first makes me a better person.
What Would Older You Tell Younger You?
What Would Older You Tell Younger You? 5 Thoughts on Graduation to 1987 Me
The Practice of Being Brave – What I Learned from Surfing
How surfing taught me to be brave and bring forth something outlandish from my heart for no good reason.
7 Life Lessons My Dad Taught Me From Golf
My dad, Cesar Colon-Bonet, my son, Campbell and me celebrating Masters Week in 2004. For me, the two best things about spring are the...