How many times this week have you wanted to throw in the towel? It may be a relationship with a spouse, a parent, a child, a co-worker. It may be a job that you just can’t figure out or seem to fit with. It may be a sin that you are weary of fighting. ItContinue reading “Endurance”
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What did I expect?
It all started with a little conversation with a woman who embraces life with gusto. We found out our birthdays are one day and 11 years apart. She asked me what I had planned for my birthday. She had 3 separate parties planned. I said, “Wow! We don’t really have high expectations for birthdays.” Then,Continue reading “What did I expect?”
It all started with a “little” project
It all started with a closet project. Little did I know that it would turn into so much more. Our home has more than ample storage, but the problem is we have dumped stuff there. The stuff that is falling out of the closets and the basement means there is stuff everywhere in ourContinue reading “It all started with a “little” project”
Mindless?
Do you ever have those days or weeks where there is so much in your head that is not cohesive that you have a hard time forming a sentence? Yeah, me too. Like right now, me too. I wrote about margin a month ago. I have really slimmed the things down in my life, butContinue reading “Mindless?”
Remember
Life is hard. We forget the good at times. We forget where and how we have grown. We forget friends who were faithful along the way. We can major on our feelings of the crisis or the mundane we are in. This is the human condition. That is why God reminded the children of IsraelContinue reading “Remember”
Hope In One Thing
We use the word “hope” often. I hope my child grows to love Jesus. I hope my husband experiences healing here with his rheumatoid arthritis. I hope that you have a good day. I hope you enjoy the holiday season. I hope that I live fully to glorify Christ. The only place to put myContinue reading “Hope In One Thing”
Feelings, Whoa, Whoa, Whoa, Feelings…
In the last few days I have had several conversations that remind me that our feelings can be tricky. We have feelings for a reason. They help us express joy and enjoy life. They can be exhilirating. They often can alert us to something big going on in our heart and relationships. Feelings are notContinue reading “Feelings, Whoa, Whoa, Whoa, Feelings…”
I’m on a diet…
So, I feel at times that I am such a drama queen with angst filled posts. On a day where I feel particularly weak and melancholy, I am going to post about something not so deep–Diet Coke. I do not remember when my love affair with Diet Coke began. I, like many ofContinue reading “I’m on a diet…”
Nothing…really
I have had an epiphany as of late. I am completely clueless and powerless to run my life–marriage, ministry, fertility, relationships, leadership, etc. You may be saying, “duh!” However, do not all of us have this false sense of control from time to time? We think we have it covered…oh yeah, I have doneContinue reading “Nothing…really”
Weighing with Discernment
No, this post is not about the scale in my bathroom. I have discerningly stayed off that scale for the last few months:). Decisions, decisions, decisions. Just when we get settled in a pattern, another decision is thrown at us. This year has provided me myriad opportunities to speak with women about God’s will. EachContinue reading “Weighing with Discernment”
The Art of Coming Alive 