One of the reasons I love public speaking so much is the opportunity to see in real time the effect of our words on the faces of leaders, parents, couples, and teens. I then get to interact directly, and learn whether our conversation is having a positive impact.

Well, even in our digital age, such personal connection is hard to replicate. But I must say, reading the hundreds of replies you all sent us yesterday came quite close.

Thank you. Thank you for the words of encouragement. Thank you for the intimate stories of your lives, and the testimonies of how we’ve been able to shape those stories in a better direction, together.

You’ve helped me see a little of our impact, and I’m so grateful. Hopefully, through our work in 2018, you’ll feel equally as encouraged about the impact you have on others.

Peace begins with pause,