Stephanie Winslow

One more time!

"Mess up. Screw up. Of course you did. You always do. Typical. Idiot. Mistake." These are messages that live in my brain.

Use less words

American cultural teaches that "more is better." There is an additional belief that "something is better than nothing." But could it be that in the nothing, "more" and "better" are found?

The Emotion of Loyalty

The CEO of Salesforce.com, Marc Benioff, once said in an interview, "Loyalty is dead."

The heartache of the wounded can plant a seed of bitterness. And if watered with anger, accusations—justifiable or not—cause hearts to be hardened, love to be lost, and defensive walls of self-protection to get one more layer added to the top. This can make every harsh and pretentious thought seem ...

Stepping on Blocks

There is little pain like the pain felt from stepping on a plastic building block. The small size and sharp edges make it prime for hiding between the carpet strands, hidden away, like it is awaiting the perfect opportunity to injure the parent's foot.

Following His Lead in Marriage and Life

Marriage has taught me thousands of lessons. Lessons of choosing to love my spouse every day—even when the feelings have ebbed away. Lessons of give and take. Lessons of submission and forgiveness. Lessons of respect and honor.

What's Your Measure?

As January comes to a close, we have the opportunity to take stock once again of our hopes for the New Year. In January, we've had a season when we take inventory of what we have gained and lost from the year behind. Yet with all of the ups and downs of life, what scale are we to use to measure the ...

A Vow To Praise

Tragedy happens. Heartache happens. In response, it is up to us to determine the "how." How will we react when trials come? In blame or in praise?