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I fell in love with the church through student min

I fell in love with the church through student ministry, back in the ye olde early 00s (is that how people say that??)

My mentor @petebowell1 taught me early on an important axiom: “middle schoolers have a need for new experiences.” Essentially, the idea was if you don’t help middle schoolers discover adventure and push into new territory, they will find their own way to discover it (this is also backed up by Jordan Peterson in #12rulesforlife)
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The other thing I’ve learned through ministry and parenthood and Covid is that we need adventure but also— we need consistency and comfort. We need to be able to return to rituals and routines that bring us into a place of safety and normalcy in our soul.
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So here on this Wednesday night, I give you the @paquichips one chip challenge — Des has been hunting down this chip and finally found one (on his own, riding his bike to convenience stores)// he took the challenge, he ate it and that is now literally turning his stomach inside-out.. and also the @britishbakeoff that is helping @cameronunice and I stay right side up.
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It’s #toughlovetuesday and it’s time for a rea

It’s #toughlovetuesday and it’s time for a reality check out here about building relationships.
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When trust is breached, when feelings are involved, and because we bring our WHOLE past with us into the present, broken things don’t heal instantly, but THEY CAN HEAL. It takes patience, humility and courage, and…

YES you can have hope

YES change is possible

YES small changes can make big differences

YES you can heal and they can too

BUT

NOPE it won’t be immediate

NOPE it won’t come without intentional and vulnerable conversation

NOPE it won’t happen by avoiding

NOPE you can’t just move on without dealing and expect no ramifications in your own soul.

The kicker: when we do the work to be healthy in our relationships, it’s possible that some people won’t be willing or ready to come with us. BUT when you do the work, you’ll be able to have integrity with who YOU are becoming, regardless of the outcome.

I tried all day yesterday but I couldn’t find wo

I tried all day yesterday but I couldn’t find words.

But this morning I wrote a prayer, with a sad heart for our nation and a hopeful and relentless desire that maybe, when we remember, we can also rise. #neverforget

I want to say hi because it’s been a big week bu

I want to say hi because it’s been a big week but I DO NOT HAVE TIME TO TAKE 56 SELFIES
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Anyhoo, this is me smiling at you with my frizziest hair, comfiest leggings and latest book for a #fridayintroductions, new friends edition:
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Hi new friends, thanks for coming here, whether through finding me in books or podcasts or however the interwebs work. I am a mom of three teenagers, a therapist by education and a pastor at heart. I work with leaders, churches and teams on leading with vulnerability and relationship. I have learned all my lessons the hard way.

Something you should know about me:

I have been accused of being picky but it’s only because I don’t like mushrooms, onions or green peppers which always makes me have to be “that girl” when ordering pizza. <also let’s be real I probably am picky ok>
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Something you should know about my friends:

I love people of depth and meaning who are also not afraid to be petty sometimes. I will laugh at the worst pun and I live for Bible jokes. I am happy to laugh with you but equally glad to cry with you because tears usher in truth. I love connecting with people who feel the same so I’ve weirdly included screenshots of them because you should go follow them, they will make your feed (and life) better:
@aubsamp : new book, new friend, upcoming podcast guest!

@amyseiffert : so funny and so wise

@hosanna.wong : this one can PREACH SOME TRUTH

@lisawhittle : the real deal from beginning to end and we are now IRL friends and I try not to fangirl and she’s coming on the podcast too

@eryneddy : vivacious spirit for the Lord and for women and all-around vulnerability champion

@nedratawwab : on my “hope to meet one day” list. Probably the person I repost the most.

Tag the people you like to follow below! Let’s get some depth and wit into our feeds! 😍

✨17!✨ A while ago @cameronunice and I talked

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A while ago @cameronunice and I talked about how 17 feels *significantly* older than 16. As our middle kid, she knows big decisions are coming her way, that college and independence are rapidly approaching. But for today, we are celebrating all that Cam is and all she is becoming.
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Feels like a lot of peeps post about their kids being world-changers, and here’s what I know: Cam has changed our world with her wit, her irreverence, her kindness, and her nurturing spirit. She is a steady leader, a great friend, and my favorite lady on the planet.
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Watching her get surprised with love by friends tonight was THE BEST. Our mentors told us “the days are long but the years are short.” Soaking up these big years with our big kids. It’s worth every sacrifice to get this time. 😘
I guarantee this video will make you smile and celebrate the small good wonders of love and friendship that this life has for all of us. 🎉

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