Do you ever feel like the Christmas season is a blur? There’s so much to do and to buy, so many people to see, and so many places to be....

We welcomed our second child on July 29, and it’s been a beautiful 6 weeks of adjusting to life as a family of four. Our first child is...

A few weeks ago, I was busily preparing for another event at The Perch, setting up tables and chairs, getting out the snacks, and praying...

I was recently interviewed on a podcast (link coming soon!), and the host asked me a really interesting question that has had me thinking...

As we begin Advent this week, I’m in an introspective, reflective mood. A year ago, I was in a very different place. I was burned out,...

If you've ever found yourself stuck in gift giving, we've got a few ideas for your friends and family members who are interested in soul...

A recent article in the Wall Street Journal, How to Disconnect from “Always On” Work Culture, states: Today “always-on” is the default...

True confession: My printer hasn’t worked for a couple of months. It just stopped working one day, and I’ve been dreading trying to fix...

While on vacation a few weeks ago, I noticed one major difference from our regular lives: breakfast. Every morning we slowly got up,...

One of the most popular topics for The Perch has been the Enneagram—and it’s no wonder. If you’ve encountered this helpful tool for...

Summer's a busy time for all of us. There are parties to attend, lazy days by the pool, concerts to enjoy, and all sorts of fun places to...

This weekend I experienced several things that triggered grief in me. I felt full of emotion and exhausted, and I felt a lot like lying...

What are you going to do with the 30 minutes after reading this article? Thirty minutes is a long enough time to have a meaningful...

My Enneagram journey started in 2008 when I was beginning my graduate work at Wheaton College. As part of our personal spiritual...

A friend of mine likes to ask, “How are you being kind to yourself in this?” This one simple question asks so many things: How are you...

On Saturday, January 6, The Perch held its first-ever event: the Empty & Fill Retreat. The Perch is all about providing skills and space...

This year has rattled many of us. I know in my own personal life I’ve had things, but there have also been sweeping things in our world...

With pages upon pages of devotional options on Amazon, how do you choose? It's difficult to find one that will not only get you into the...

Years ago, as I ministered on near-empty levels of energy and desperately tried to balance the various parts of my life, I signed up for...