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A Glordinary Birthday Celebration! Enjoy this Top Ten Replay! It’s unofficially summer, and I’m loving all the green! My allergies? Not so much! I’ve noticed another green growing this season- the ‘ole green-eyed monster of envy. Yes, it’s easy to spot all the trips and toys people buy. If I’m honest, that green-eyed monster can scream and throw quite the tantrum. Hmm… Comparison can creep into an...

In case you missed it, join me for a special BONUS boost of encouragement. We'll check in with where we've been and where we're going as we celebrate Glordinary turning ONE!  Let's celebrate with our favorite Top Ten episodes starting this week. www.glordinary.com

We don’t do small very well. Small tends to mean insignificant or “less than.” And bigger is better, right? Maybe. Or maybe God’s perspective is a little bit different than ours. Maybe God cherishes the small. Dare I say, prefers the small. Sure, God’s “big enough,” but is He “small enough” too? Is it okay to say that? Yes, yes it is. So, let’s chat about when God’s perspective differs from ours,...

Do you find yourself asking some hard questions these days? Maybe it’s the unspoken ones nagging to the core. Ever needed God to show up in a big way, and He just… didn’t? You’re not alone. Let’s chat tomorrow about when it seems like God just didn’t understand the assignment. We’ll look at Exodus 23, a time when He failed to show up in a big way. What’s that all about? Listen in and join me for a...

Communication can be tricky! Whether we’re talking with a close friend, ourselves, or even the “Big Guy Upstairs,” communication covers everything from what’s said to what isn’t said. And let’s be real. Silence can be pretty deafening at times. Let’s chat about when, or if, God really does hear us. We’ll pay attention to the ways the “Big Guy” listens to the smallest sighs and loudest cries . List...

Have you ever been told your problem is too small? It’s all I heard for months…on repeat. How can a problem be too small when it’s the biggest thing on your mind? Let’s talk about it with a new story- a story about a problem so small, yet so big, that only an incomparable God could see. Listen in for an episode from Isaiah 40 and the deep chapters of my story. www.glordinary.com Here’s a small exc...

Choices are great, right? Sometimes. But when decisions feel draining, do you have a trusted go-to for counsel? Not all advice is created equal. In times of decision-making, who you listen to matters.  Join me for a new episode highlighting the importance of advice over agreement, leaning in to wise counsel first and foremost. We’ll check out some ancient wisdom from an obscure, yet all too famili...

Does God go radio silent right when you need to hear Him most? Ever feel like life's extra noisy when you’re trying to zero in on that "still small voice"? Yep, been there. Let’s chat about how we can hear God’s voice. Is He even speaking in the first place? What if I'm missing it completely? We’ll take a cue from John 10 on how to discern God’s voice for our lives.  www.glordinary.com Here’s a sm...

Ever get stumped facing a big decision? Feel paralyzed with overthinking, indecision, and the what-if's? How do you figure out your next right step? Rest assured, you’re not the only one who doesn’t have all their “stuff” together. Let’s chat about the plan, the path, and the next right step. Listen in for some straight talk from 2 Samuel 22:37. www.glordinary.com Here’s a small excerpt: “Because...

Welcome, 2025! Ready or not, here we go! Starting strong is easy for some people. For others? Well, maybe your “get up and go,” got up and went. Wherever you fall on the spectrum of new beginnings, let’s grab a cup of coffee together. We’ll chat about prioritizing our lives the best way possible. New year, age-old wisdom from 2 Chronicles 29. www.glordinary.com Here’s a small excerpt: “Because Fri...

Do you lose track of the days between Christmas and New Year’s? I know, me too! Yet, this is the exact moment most influential leaders implore us to make critical life declarations. The infamous “Word of the Year” or New Year’s Resolutions racket. Look, I decided a long time ago I was not a “Word of the Year” kind of girl. Too much pressure. And resolutions? They’re often hopeful but not always he...

Whether today finds you peacefully sipping eggnog or frantically baking and wrapping, there’s something special about Christmas. We just sometimes, *maybe* get a little busy and distracted from the real Christmas meaning. The Hope. The Peace. The Rescue. Let’s try something different instead. Treat yourself, your family, and your guests to six minutes. Six minutes to remember the reason, the real...

If it feels like it’s been a year, you’re not the only one. Psalm 23 reflects a year-long journey for the Shepherd and his beloved sheep. From the home winter range, to springtime mountain paths, to shadowy valleys, to pristine summer tablelands, and back each fall to the home range again. Full circle. Four seasons. Six verses. One constant. The Good Shepherd- preparing, protecting, providing. It...

Have you ever had a moment of surety and confidence, where you just know… that you know… that you know? Me too, and it’s with that same confidence we begin wrapping up our series, “It’s a Psalm 23-Kinda Day.” Pour yourself a hot cup of Joe (or cocoa) and join me for the backstory. “Surely goodness and love shall follow me all the days of my life.”  www.glordinary.com Here's a short excerpt:  “But,...

Life is BUSY...and beautiful, and hard, and amazing, and complicated! (sigh) We’re inundated with places to be, things to do, gifts to buy, cookies to swap, and don’t forget to drink at least 8 cups of water per day. Add in the rest of regular life, and it’s a recipe for breakdown- physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Let’s chat about it as we take a deep, cleansing breath for the soul with...

'Tis the season...for craziness! Keep your sanity this year with two special Glordinary holiday episodes. Spend Christmas and New Year's with me, Friend. Oh, and bring your family. It's for them too.  www.glordinary.com

Confession: I don't own a tablecloth. There, I said it. I’m not exactly skilled in the party-planning/table-prepping department. I prefer a bowl of chips and salsa as my centerpiece. Thankfully, it's not all on me to set the table. He's done everything to prepare the table, complete with a place setting for me...and you. All we need to do is come. Join me as we chat through verse 5 as we continue...

I like to be prepared. You too? Trying to pack in everything we need for all the days, in all the ways, with all the people in mind is exhausting! It’s comforting to know it’s not all on me, myself, and I to take care of ev-er-y-thing! Psalm 23:4 reminds us the Good Shepherd’s thought of every last detail. So whether life is feeling extra awesome or extra complicated, let's unpack all those "extra...

“Are we there yet?” That blessed, universal question every parent loves to hear 23 minutes into a 600-mile road trip. It’s gonna be a long day, friends! Yep, we’ve reached the halfway point of our series, “It’s a Psalm 23-Kinda Day.” And, well…it’s about to take a turn. Join me as we round the bend into a deeper (and darker) part of our Psalm 23 journey. Yet, the deeper the valley, the deeper the...

Ever feel like sometimes no matter what you do, you keep getting turned around? (Uh-huh.) It's easy to feel like we're just spinning our wheels and getting nowhere. Turns out, Psalm 23:3 has something to say about that. We'll continue our series, “It’s a Psalm 23-Kinda Day," as we chat about steadying ourselves when life twists and turns.  www.glordinary.com Here’s a small excerpt: “I began to thi...

Don't you love awkward conversations? Oh, for sure, me too. (Eye roll.) Yet, part of being a good friend is navigating those oh-so-fun talks you'd rather opt out of having.  So, let's talk election and why you matter in this short, BONUS episode.    www.glordinary.com Here's an excerpt: "We cannot base good and evil on our own standards, or, hear me, even on our empathy, because we are subjective...

Slips, spills, and total wipeouts. Whether we laugh or groan, it hurts to crash- both in the literal and figurative.  Let’s chat about the times we get twisted up and turned around as we peek at Psalm 23:3, "He restores my soul." www.glordinary.com Here’s a small excerpt: “It’s normal to shy away from pain, hard conversations, difficult choices, and sacrifices. Yet, when we routinely choose comfor...

Maybe it's the election. Maybe it's a health crisis. Maybe it's too much month and too little means. Whatever the reason, if you find yourself weary of life and thirsty for peace, join me as we continue our series, “It’s a Psalm 23-Kinda Day.” We’ll crack open the back-half of Psalm 23:2 where rest is restored and chaos quenched.  www.glordinary.com Here’s a small excerpt: “But as the saying basic...

Ever having an off-week? Where life seems to hit you sideways and everything just feels extra: extra scary, extra hard, extra frustrating, extra empty. Me too. (And yes, that’s a lot of extra’s!) Sounds like the perfect time to lean into our series, “It’s A Psalm 23-Kinda Day.” Join me as we peek into all life’s extra’s with verse 2, “He makes me lie down in green pastures.” Grab your coffee and s...

Re-entry to reality is a tricky little bugger. After being off-grid hiking for the past 11 days, I missed a few events: a horrific disaster, massive war escalations, and unimaginable evils exposed among Hollywood and political elites. Yep, more than ever, “It’s a Psalm 23-Kinda Day.” Join me to chat through the back-half of Psalm 23:1, “I shall not be in want.” Let's talk about when our circumstan...