At first glance, I would say I am not a worrier. I work with people who are worriers and honestly I usually just want to say "choose to stop." I realize it is not that simple, but it is not something I really relate to generally. I don't spend a lot of time on the "What... Continue Reading →
Sorrows are part of everyone's life. It seems that in the past year almost everyone I know has went through some sorrowful times. Good people have been hurt, lost loved ones, faced sickness and disease, dealt with disappointment. Good people face sorrows, this is a fact. Yet the scripture says in Psalms 32:10 "many sorrows come to the... Continue Reading →
Temptation - we all face it, yet most never talk about it. It hides in the dark areas of our life. The temptation whispers, "No one need know." but the condemnation from the guilt and shame of giving in to temptation shouts. We believe the lie that we are alone in our temptation. We believe the lie that no... Continue Reading →
In Genesis 22 we find the story of Abraham and Isaac. Abraham had been given a promise that seemed impossible back in Genesis 12:1-3. The promise to become the father of many nations was first given when Abraham was seventy-five years old. At eighty-six years old he took things into his own hands and birthed a son... Continue Reading →
Some of the richest people I have met were the most miserable, discontent people. For all their money and stuff they were so unpleasant to be around. They make others uncomfortable too. I have met rich happy people too. Most of them realized it wasn't their pocketbook that made them rich. And I have worked... Continue Reading →
I saw a sign recently that said "All you need is love." I thought about the number of trainings as a professional that I go to that contradict this comment. Problems in society like poverty, the brokenness found in abuse and neglect, addictions, perversion, etc. Love doesn't make these things go away. Today I realize... Continue Reading →
My husband loves watching Gold Rush. The miners start with a small pan to test the ground. Eventually they end up moving a lot of dirt through these machines that shake the dirt to separate it from the gold. A lot of water rushes through the machines and in the end the stuff that comes... Continue Reading →
I missed it completely. It had been there over twenty-four hours and yet I had walked past it twice, at least, and completely missed it. This morning as I walked out the door a smile greeted me as my eyes scanned the driveway. My husband had kept our grandchildren a couple night before and the... Continue Reading →
Ever since I allowed my children to have cell phones, I have had an expectation that they will answer when I call. This has allowed me to feel more secure when they were out with friends. It allowed me to give them more freedom while still giving me peace of mind. If they missed my... Continue Reading →
I look to the left, and begin to say "why don't you....?" as I try to solve my neighbors issues; even though I know nothing about her personal struggle. God quickens my heart. "You were there once too. Remember your own struggle. She is in that process." I can't compare what I have came... Continue Reading →
