What’s keeping you from pursuing what God has placed in your heart? Sometimes, not having all of the information or resources can make you feel ill-equipped for the task at hand. But it’s okay to take the pressure off! So [...]
How do you hold on to hope in moments of suffering? When you experience heartache and loss, you can feel like things will never get better. As the days pass by, I know firsthand how the weight of [...]
If you’ve ever struggled with poor vision, then you understand the value of being able to see clearly. Until I was 29 years old, I woke up every day unable to see the alarm clock on the nightstand beside my [...]
If you’re anything like me, you live a full life. I speak, write, support my church, homeschool my youngest son, and manage my home. I also put effort into being a good wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to the [...]
I’m on a plane for work about 15-20 times a year. I don’t always fly first class, but I believe in maximizing the use of my credit card so I can increase the status with my favorite airline [...]
Chrystal, can you mentor me? I can’t even begin to tell you how many times someone has asked me this question. And truth be told… I want to! Mentoring, coaching, and discipline are my favorite things. I want to take [...]
Is it hard for you to see Jesus at work in your everyday life? The busyness of life can often blind you to the very things God is trying to reveal to you. My oldest daughter, Kariss Farris, [...]
Are your feelings trying to tell you something? As someone who feels deeply, I can assure you that the feelings you express (intentionally or unintentionally) are often an outworking of what is going on in your heart. (Luke [...]
One of the greatest lessons I’ve learned as a leader (and am still learning) is how important it is to ask the right questions and then to hold space for listening well. What it is and why it matters… Listening [...]
Why are adult friendships so complicated? If you’ve ever wondered why making and maintaining friends is difficult the older you get, trust me, you’re not alone. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, loneliness is an epidemic in this [...]
