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Rites of Passage: Cop, Coach, Consultant

Tricia Lott Williford September 10, 2018 3 Comments

This morning, my oldest boy turned thirteen, and my younger boy boarded the bus for three days at Outdoor Ed.…

My Love to You, Chicago.

Tricia Lott Williford August 11, 2018 5 Comments

A few months ago, I was invited to speak at Willow Creek, a megachurch in Chicago. I’ve long admired and…

When “ish” is Enough

Tricia Lott Williford June 11, 2018 1 Comment

I sent two boys off to summer camp this morning. One boy was locked and loaded, ready for every single…

Interruptions, Highlights, and a GREAT New Podcast

Tricia Lott Williford May 4, 2018 4 Comments

Sometimes the internet keeps me in touch with you. And sometimes it’s a big interruption in our conversation. I understand…

The Day Seth Godin Congratulated Me on Writing a Bestseller

Tricia Lott Williford June 24, 2017 2 Comments

Bustling through the Denver International Airport, I followed Peter into the Tattered Cover to see if they carried You Can…

A baseball player pitching (focus on the ball)

Watch for Life’s Home Run Hitters

Tricia Lott Williford June 8, 2017 4 Comments

Tucker hit a home run last night. I nearly lost my voice and my mind, watching my player round the…

Young happy woman standing in yellow rapeseed field holding a wh

Happy for How Long?

Tricia Lott Williford May 23, 2017 No Comments

Want to be happy for an hour? Have a steak dinner. Want to be happy for a day? Play a…

Grit and Swagger

Tricia Lott Williford March 28, 2017 No Comments

Thats all there is, girls. I’ll raise my glass to that.

Noah’s Details: Just Start.

Tricia Lott Williford February 28, 2017 2 Comments

Did you know that God brought all of the animals to Noah? Because maybe I missed that day of Sunday…

Crumpled.

Tricia Lott Williford February 10, 2017 1 Comment

After my years in the classroom, I’m still kind of a junkie for lesson plans, bulletin boards, and great ideas…

The Belong Tour: I’m a Conference Junkie

Tricia Lott Williford September 27, 2016 5 Comments

You have to know that I’m a conference junkie. I’m a 100% auditory learner, which is maybe an exaggeration since…

On Dropping Plates

Tricia Lott Williford August 15, 2016 4 Comments

“The art of managing a lot of things is to never drop the same thing twice in a row.” Bishop…

Better Than You Think

Tricia Lott Williford January 28, 2016 6 Comments

I leaned out the Starbucks drive-thru window to hand a drink to the customer in her car, and that’s when…

some pencils in a pot, some old books on a blue school desk, and

How To Love Your Child’s Teacher

Tricia Lott Williford August 25, 2015 3 Comments

Among the ranks of elementary teachers, it’s pretty safe to say: once a teacher, always a teacher. I taught third…

Crowd Of Burnt Matches Standing Before Match On Fire Concept Of

People are Real.

Tricia Lott Williford April 24, 2015 1 Comment

“Every crowd, sooner or later, will let you down. The crowd contains a shoplifter, or a heckler, or an anonymous…

Sunrise silhouette of 10 young women walking hand in hand.

Everybody Needs An Elizabeth

Tricia Lott Williford March 3, 2015 No Comments

I think one of God’s greatest creations is women. That’s not a feminist statement or sexist statement, because – believe…

You Don’t Have to be Brave

Tricia Lott Williford February 9, 2015 4 Comments

My friend Katy wrote this morning about a FaceTime conversation with her granddaughter, Juniper. (Let’s just take a moment to…

What Great Leaders Do

Tricia Lott Williford January 22, 2015 No Comments

I’m about to offer you a most compelling invitation. So, brace yourself. I love Catalyst. Everything about it. Every fall for…

The Thing About Reassurance

Tricia Lott Williford January 18, 2015 2 Comments

I think Reassurance can be a lot like money. There will never be enough of it. Likes. Approvals. Confidence. Affirmations.…

Closeup On Tv Remote Control And Fresh Salad In Hand Of Young Wo

Parenting Advice that Doesn’t Fit Into My World

Tricia Lott Williford March 4, 2014 9 Comments

“When my kids were small, I just pretty much said no to travel.” “I commit to be away from my…

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