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Freedom From The Past When You Ditch The Mask
I sat at the computer. My eyes fixed on the screen. The words I’d written stared back at me with such stark reality my heart began to race. As my fingers lie motionless on the keyboard I pondered the...
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How To Have A Satisfied Heart In The Wait
Oops, I did it again. Like a stealth bomber, I zeroed in on his hand undetected. Specifically, his left hand. And there it was … On the fourth finger, indented into his skin from years of wear, was...
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When You Need To Take A Leap Of Faith
I dipped my toe into unfamiliar waters. The newness was warm and inviting. But after a short period of time, fear slithered in. Afraid to dip deeper, I pulled back. Back to safety. Back to the comfort...
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Help When You’re Overwhelmed And Under-Wowed
He awkwardly settled into my office chair and gave me “that look”. That look that speaks volumes without words. That look that said, You’re probably not going to like what I’m about to say. He was...
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Forget Resolutions – Find Your One Word Game Changer
We’ve all done it. At one time or another, usually around this time of year, we decide to change some things in our life. And we’re serious about it. So serious that we commit it to paper. We make...
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Journey To Him Accepts The Liebster Award
My eyes shot open in shock and awe. I kept reading. Award … Blogging award … Blogging award for me! What? Me? I’ve only been blogging for a month and a half! There are awards for this? That was my...
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Being Obedient When You Think Rules Don’t Apply To You
I was driving on a lonely two-lane stretch across the middle of the state of Florida. It had a tough week and I was more than tired. Stuck behind a semi tractor-trailer traveling at a snail’s pace, my...
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Father’s Day Hope For Daddyless Daughters
Father’s Day is upon us and that’s not the best day for daddyless daughters. I don’t remember living with my father; my parents divorced when I was a toddler. My dad wasn’t an absentee father, but...
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How to Keep from Spiraling Out of Control
We’ve all been there. In “that situation”. The one that leaves our head hanging a bit low and takes the spring out of our step. It’s when a co-worker whispers unkind words. Or when a dear friend’s...
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How Time Alone in the Desert Impacts Our Faith
I barely made it through the front door. The tears welling up on the drive from work began to slide down my cheeks the moment I crossed the threshold and closed the door behind me. Through watery...
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Wedding Day Chat With My Younger Self
A couple of weeks ago I watched my daughter walk down a flower-edged aisle dressed in crystal beads and lace. With her final step, she let go of her father’s steady arm and locked eyes with the man...
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How to Pause to God’s Pace
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a busy girl. A doer. In the race between the tortoise and the hare, I’m definitely the hare. To run at any other pace than full-speed-ahead was tough, even...
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The Truth About Why We Crave Perfection
Have you ever wondered why we seem to look for perfection in this life? No matter how much we accomplish it’s never quite enough; we strive for the perfect life. We were made to crave perfection. We...
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Who Do You Say I Am?
One evening as I settle into my comfy old chair for some alone time with God, my grace-given wild imagination conjurs up Jesus sitting in a chair right next to me. I close my eyes and reach for Him. I...
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My One Word Struggle with OTHERS
My one-word struggle with OTHERS was real. I had high hopes of a year-long love affair with serving OTHERS. Of morphing into some wonderful new soul that just reeked of empathy for OTHERS. By December...
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Have You Ever Been Frustrated With God?
I anxiously paced back and forth; my gaze fixed on the driveway. Finally, her car slipped into view and it seemed like my heart skipped a few beats. Once inside the safety of our home, she fell into...
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Freedom from the Past When You Ditch the Mask
Freedom from the Past When You Ditch the Mask I sat at the computer. My eyes fixed on the screen. The words I’d written stared back at me with such stark reality my heart began to race. As my fingers...
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Six Easy Ways that Will Free the Mary In You
I had a party the other night. There were cherished friends and family, good food, and lots of laughter. Great music and conversation filled my home. And if you know me, you know entertaining guests...
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Four Christian Dating Myths You Need to Forget About
Sitting with a friend a few years back, I shared I was going to give online dating a try. “But, you’re a Christian,” she said. “I thought Christian’s weren’t supposed to date online.” Afterward, I...
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How to Know if You’re Ready to Date
When my kids were in school another mother and I found ourselves navigating the uncharted waters of school-aged dating. We never put any real thought into it previously and so we contemplated whether...
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