The weather was perfect. I had already checked the radar prediction. It isn’t that I hate rain. I just hate being caught outside in it. Getting caught unprepared in the rain makes me feel vulnerable, out of control, and well—you know—my hair! The forecast suggested only 8% chance of showers. I was good to go.
Do you willingly allow someone to have power over you? I bet you shouted, “No!” immediately. Why would you ever do that, right? But, if you cling to unforgiveness, focusing your mental energy on resentment, you may as well have barbed wire wrapped around your heart. Nursing a grudge never promotes healing. Our true power
What happens in Vegas is supposed to stay in Vegas, right? Well, that’s the motto, but I just have to share. A recent vacation out West with our oldest granddaughter culminated with a weekend in Las Vegas. We filled our time with “granddaughter things”, including go-kart rides, rollercoasters, gourmet donuts, and a fun show. My
Do you ever feel like standing on a chair and screaming, “Stop the world, I wanna jump off!”? Stress, fear, fatigue, shock, resilience, joy, disgust, anxiety, sadness, hope, and anger . . . all mixed up together. Are you feeling any of these emotions right about now? I am. While television networks continue to spew
“Knock, knock, knock.” My heart racing, I scramble to look out the peep hole to see who is paying an unexpected visit. With a wild glance at my surroundings, my mind confirms obvious evidence that my house is in complete disarray. I whisper to myself, Messy people live here! Do you (like me) become instantly
Let’s talk sheep. Jesus talks a lot about sheep. Throughout most of the book of John, chapter 10, He speaks of sheep as an analogy for His people, His followers.
The. Book. Is. Here. It’s FINALLY here, Friends! The book I’ve been telling you about–the book which seemed like years to write is now published and has recently been released into the world.
Forgotten. Rejected. Unnoticed. Ignored. Uninvited. Feeling left out isn’t pretty. Recently battling a personal situation which tempted me to wander in social exile, voices from my past echoed in the corridor of my heart. The last chosen for the school sports team. The agony of not being asked to dance. Excluded from a party. Overlooked
It’s ALMOST TIME to launch my new book, Deliver Me: Ditching Your Shame. Embracing God’s Freedom. I’d love for you to join my book launch team. “Just what is a launch team?”, you ask. Lemme tell ya!
This past year felt like being awake during surgery. Ha! That was a recent meme I spotted, referring to 2024. I laughed out loud at first, but then my thoughts turned somber. Such a notion wasn’t too far from the truth. I thought it was just me, but grew to discover that tons of people