Be cautious of the crowd. This thought came to me the other day as I was watching tempers flare and cities burn across the country, including my beloved hometown. Lives and livelihoods have been destroyed. Companies and individuals … [Read more...] about Be Cautious of the Crowd
About Chelsea
Begin Again
It's been about a month since COVID-19 has ransacked almost every aspect of our daily lives. (It recently dawned on me that I haven't put on a pair of jeans, or really any nice clothes, in about two weeks. Anyone else with me?) I'm a … [Read more...] about Begin Again
When You Need a New Wardrobe
I recently returned from a road trip to Texas (Fort Worth, to be specific) with a dear friend. We started out on my 33rd birthday -- Best. Present. Ever. I’m 100 percent convinced the greatest gifts are experiences. We don’t need any … [Read more...] about When You Need a New Wardrobe
Your Egypt and Your Exodus
The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.Exodus 14:14 I keep coming back to this verse lately. I love the faith that’s expressed in this curious command. Maybe you know the story … God has just delivered the Israelites … [Read more...] about Your Egypt and Your Exodus
A Satisfying Life: 2 Truths to Fight the Lies
In high school, I had this habit of consuming ice cream after cheer practice. My mom would take me to this magical place called Sheridan’s. I'd order a vanilla ice cream—actually, to get technical, a frozen custard—and add rainbow … [Read more...] about A Satisfying Life: 2 Truths to Fight the Lies
Do you want to be healed?
I'm all for the fall, but until recently, I was sort of mourning the end of summer. This summer was good for my soul. I had a chance to slow down and refocus. To work on a couple projects, like this one, for my people (psst: that's you). … [Read more...] about Do you want to be healed?
Finishing Strong
I’m sure God was grinning when I started reading this book in early 2018… It arrived before I departed for a work trip, and I devoured it on my flights to and from California. It resonated with me, deeply. Not only could I relate … [Read more...] about Finishing Strong
How to Live in the Present
One year ago today I did a crazy thing. I said goodbye to a great job. I closed a chapter of my career and started a new story. Here's my last day photo from Aug. 3, 2018. New can seem so shiny and exciting, at least at first. But … [Read more...] about How to Live in the Present