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.
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
“I can’t do Christmas!” Anxiety filled my voice and my lower lip protruded while I whined to my husband. Jeff scrunched his face, his eyes narrowing. “What do you mean, you can’t do Christmas?” Yeah, as soon as those words rolled out of my mouth, they sounded ridiculous to me too.
Have you ever sat by yourself somewhere and thought, “No one around me has any idea what I’m going through?” Even if you were able to explain or describe all that was occurring, or what you were feeling, or how you were coping (or not coping), others just wouldn’t get it. Not really. You are
“We demolish arguments and every pretention that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” — 2 Corinthians 10:5 I hear voices in my head. I hear them often. News flash—we ALL do! Our minds are filled with voices–thoughts—constantly competing for attention.