I was so afraid to let go. I was afraid I would lose my edge, lose my drive, and my purpose. I feared I would be “missing out” on the exciting part of life. I didn’t want to hear that things were still happening and I wasn’t a part of it all. I knew, however, … [Read more…]
Pushing, stressing, and straining are not how God intends for you to live, work, or serve. Instead He instructs you to seek Him first, trust Him always, and obey Him wholly. Follow that plan and the rest of God is your sure reward. If you sync with Him, the boundaries and balance in this life … [Read more…]
Every time I go to the beach for R & R, God uses the time to teach me principles about who he is and how He works. This trip was no different. In fact, because He is so faithful to do this, I have begun looking forward to each trip in part, for what He … [Read more…]
Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. ~ Psalm 37:4 Dale and I always thought early in our married life we would have two children. In 1988, we built a new home and while it was under construction, we visited the site daily. It was fun to … [Read more…]
Faithfulness. When you unpack it what do you find? You see, it is a sticky word. It adheres firmly and steadfastly connects to a person, cause, or idea. It’s loyal, constant, and true – worthy of complete trust and absolute belief. It breathes affection and speaks allegiance. Resolute in cause and purpose, faithfulness is both determined and reliable. … [Read more…]
About once a month a group of women I was a part of used to meet for what we called Marriage Monday. Sometimes it was Marriage Monday on Thursday due to our schedules, but the purpose was the same no matter what day it fell on. For part of our discussion, we used Shaunti Feldhahn’s book, For … [Read more…]
It’s noon. I get a distress call from a sweet friend asking for prayer and counsel about some things her daughter is going through. And now, just a few hours later I find myself sharing her distress as the floors seems to drop out and all of a sudden I am in my own “teen” … [Read more…]
Whatever I have, wherever I am, I can make it through anything in the One who makes me who I am. – Philippians 4:13 It’s a tumultuous venture, this walking by faith. At one time or another, you encounter the completely unexpected, followed by the unthinkable. And when it happens, the impact of it brings … [Read more…]
Often I am asked how I balance life, ministry, family, church, etc, etc. First of all, let me tell you, I DO NOT HAVE BALANCE – at least not most of the time. But I do seek healthy balance of all God has given me to do on a daily basis. Some days are better than others! And … [Read more…]
anything???? Anything? Anything. ANYTHING! A few weeks ago I read a post here called Take the Journey written by Jennifer Mills (check it out) talking about her life-changing experience after reading the book Anything by Jennie Allen. I was feeling a little bit stale myself, so I was intrigued. I was literally born and raised … [Read more…]
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