Dealing With the Past
Let’s face it; dealing with the junk from our past can be tough. I spent a lot of years living in a huge rut because of some difficult circumstances in my life. But nothing good grows in a rut. It...
View ArticleSeeing Things Differently
It was cold and rainy, and I was feeling dreary. It’s funny how the weather, my circumstances, lack of sleep or even just my perspective can affect my mood. I wanted the sun to come out and cheer me up...
View ArticleOperating In and With God’s Love
What if I told you that sometimes feeling insecure and inadequate is a good thing? Sounds odd right? But I’ve found my insecurities and inadequacies can lead me to love others on a practical level....
View ArticleJesus Wants To Help
EVERYONE has issues. If you’re like me and one of your issues is with your weight, you probably beat yourself up about it. No matter what issue we’re dealing with, Jesus wants to help us. But, we’ve...
View ArticleVulnerable
I had an experience this week that left me feeling so vulnerable. I took a chance with a dream I’ve had but walked away thinking, “Why do I put myself out there?” Have you ever felt that way? Things...
View ArticleThe Power of Encouraging Words
The other night my son Andrew came home from working out at the Y and told us that a custodian had stopped him in the hallway and told Andrew he “looked like a champion” after working out. Andrew said...
View ArticleThe Loser Label
The year was 1982. I was in the 7th grade and had just learned a tough lesson. It was the day after student counsel elections, and I’d learned that if you didn’t have beauty and boyfriends in middle...
View ArticleAn Unhurried Life
Recently I noticed I’m drawn to un-hurried people. I’m sure it’s because I wish I was more like them. I bet unhurried moms take time to explain to their kids where they’re going. Hurried moms tell...
View ArticleI Don’t Have To Be Perfect
Someone criticized me this week, and it really hurt my feelings! It made me start doubting myself. When someone criticizes me as a mom, I’ll start doubting myself as a mom. When someone criticizes me...
View ArticleMy Image of God
I love taking pictures, but I don’t always like seeing them afterwards! The other day I was looking at photos I just had developed, and one of the first things I did was throw away the ones where my...
View ArticleOur Father
Isn’t it amazing that we can go to God personally and ask Him anything? I admit, that at times, it still baffles me that we can unashamedly sit anywhere and talk completely openly and honestly with the...
View ArticleAn Honest Look
What would you think if I said, “Don’t read your Bible every day?” I say that not for shock value but to cause us to take an honest look at our time with God. Of course, we should read the Bible we...
View ArticleOur Slop Bucket
We’re all more alike than we care to admit. I like to think that inside each of us, there is a little bucket. Little hurts, big hurts, and past hurts they all get dumped into this slop bucket. We think...
View ArticleHesitant to Share
I used to hesitate when people would ask how they could pray for me. I remember one Sunday, a friend from church asked how I was and how she could pray for me. I hesitated for a second and then spilled...
View ArticleWhen You Don’t Know What To Pray
Do you ever feel like your thoughts are distracted or your words are disjointed when trying to pray? Years ago, I remember feeling like I didn’t know how to pray, so I didn’t pray very often. I just...
View ArticleIn Your Valley
When my father’s life ended, my family began to walk through the valley of the shadow of death. We had been through some hard stuff over the months leading up to then. During my father’s last days, my...
View ArticlePeace
Okay here’s a news flash. Whether you have 1 child or 5, some days get a little whacky, and I’m sure that’s not really earth shattering news for you. Isn’t it good to know that were not alone. I don’t...
View ArticleNotes in My Bible
Do you ever write notes in your Bible? Now I have to admit, I was hesitant when I first thought about marking up my Bible. But I found it really makes my time reading the Bible so much more meaningful....
View ArticleSweet Sleep
Do you battle with sleeplessness? You’re not alone! I’m amazed at the number of people who struggle with insomnia. I don’t deal with it on an ongoing basis, but I’ve had nights where I was too consumed...
View ArticleTelling My Story
How is it that mistakes from our past can still cause problems today? A few years ago I found myself in a tough spot. Not only were the negative memories from my past bothering me, but they were making...
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