Some episodes feel light. This one doesn’t, sadly.

This week, I’m stepping into the raw reality of grief after the sudden loss of a close friend’s mother—someone who felt like family to me. The kind of loss that stops you in your tracks and makes you whisper, “Everything about this feels wrong.”

Because it does. Because it is.

In this episode, I’m holding onto one steady Truth for the moments when even the next breath feels hard:

The Lord is the one who keeps me going.

If you’re carrying grief or walking through loss, this one’s for you. And even if you’re not, listen in to Episode #119 for how you might walk alongside someone else in the valley.

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Here’s a small excerpt: "As I sat with my friend, grieving with her, grieving for her, I kept replaying that comment in my heart. “Lord, everything about this feels wrong.” And then it hit me. It feels wrong because it *is* wrong."

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What are you saying yes to?

Because let’s real-talk for a sec—some of our yeses come from guilt, pressure, or a well-timed “Can you just…?” And those yeses? They can be ouchy.

In this episode, we continue the Say What? series by heading to Exodus 35 and asking a better question: how do we decide what deserves our yes?

Instead of overthinking it—or burning out trying to do everything—we’re working through a simple grid: What do I have? What am I willing to give? What am I good at?

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Here’s a small excerpt: "Because some of us start strong with a huge yes, only to fizzle out because it’s not sustainable. Our yes quickly becomes a no-show. Others get stuck before they start, courtesy of perfectionism, overthinking, or maybe fear. But maybe Exodus 35 offers us a grid to say yes and sustain the yes."

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We all love a good shortcut. Faster. Easier. Cleaner. Yes, please. But what happens when shortcuts aren’t actually shorter?

In this episode, we meet Naaman. He needed a miracle, but not like this! And his first response? No.

And honestly? Same. Sometimes the very thing we’re saying no to is the place where God wants to meet us most. (I know. I don’t love that either!)

Because while it’s true that God knows how to speak to us in a way we know how to hear, the real question is: what are we saying back?

Grab your coffee for the kickoff episode of our new series- Say What?

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Here’s a small excerpt: "Naaman wanted the easy button, the quick fix. He wanted Elisha to just wave his hand over the spot and cure him, to shortcut this. Me too, Naaman. But some things aren’t meant to be short-cutted."

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Spring is here, and so is a fresh conversation. In this short teaser, I'll introduce the new Say What? series—exploring not just how God speaks to us, but how we respond. Because if He knows how to speak to us, the real question becomes: what are we saying back?

New episodes release each Wednesday.

We love Sunday—the empty tomb, the victory, the resurrection.

But many times, life doesn’t feel like Sunday. It feels like Saturday.

In this episode, we walk through the “itinerary” of Easter week and pause in the space we often rush past—Saturday. The in-between. The waiting. The questions. The quiet. The liminal space.

Because even in the silence, God is still at work. If you find yourself in a Saturday season, this is your reminder: it’s not the end of the story. Sunday is coming.

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Here’s a small excerpt: "But I don’t think you have to imagine. I think you know this place. Different details. But you know this space of asking, “Where You at, God? Are You gonna show up?"

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Names matter. But so does who carries them.

As we continue our Spring seasonal examen, this episode explores what happens after we’ve named where we are—our fears, grief, and the places we feel stuck. Before we know it, naming can turn into owning.

We'll chat about Exodus 3 when Moses shifts from “Who am I?” to “Who is He?”

It's an invitation to name it honestly… and then place it back into the hands of the great I AM.

Because you don’t have to carry what you’ve named.

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My calendar tells me spring begins on Friday. Michigan didn’t get the memo, per usual. Hmm…

Spring is a natural time to wake up… but it’s easy to keep hitting snooze on the life you’re living. What if you paused for just a few moments and took stock of the season you’re in?

In this episode of Glordinary, I’m sharing the simple examen I use at the beginning of each calendar season—four gentle prompts to help you wake up this spring: Spot. See. Skip. Savor. Join me!

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The Glordinary Spring Examen: (adapted from Emily P. Freeman's: A Soul Minimalist's Guide to Autumn)

• Spot: (Spot where you are right now. Think of this like the spot on a map that says, “You are here.”)
  • Spot where you are right now: physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually.
  • What is the state of your body? (One word…Maybe, tired. Weary. Rested. Energized. Spot what your physical body is feeling.)
  • What’s on your mind?
  • What’s going on in your heart?
  • What questions are you carrying into this season?
• See (Next, see what needs your attention.)
  • What in your inner life needs care?
  • What might you or your family members be facing between now and summer?
  • Is there a decision you’ve been thinking about?
  • A conversation you need to have?
  • Is there something or someone you need to forgive, lament, or release?
• Skip (It’s time to make some space.)
  • What can you skip this season?
  • Is there something you will choose to no longer carry?
  • Somewhere you can choose to be absent? (Even the best of things can bring a mountain of stress to an overfilled season. What can you skip this season?)
• Savor (Plan your presence and savor what’s filling you.)
  • What would be life-giving for you this spring?
  • Pay attention to your senses. (What do you want to see, hear, smell, taste, touch?)
  • What would help you be fully present in this season? Not zoning out, vegging out, blacking out. Not mindless scrolling or numbing distractions. What would help you be fully present this spring?

Spot where you are.

See what needs your attention.

Skip what weighs you down.

Savor what nourishes you.

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Ever feel like you just need somebody one step ahead of you in life? Me too!

This week I’m chatting with my friend, Lori Melton, about her new book: Journey With A Giant. Enjoy an extended conversation (and extra cup of coffee) as Lori describes the simple practice of learning from spiritual “giants” who have walked closely with God. If you’re looking for encouragement in your faith journey or simply a day-brightener, you've got it right here. Enjoy!

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