We have just returned from an amazing conference in Nashville, Tennessee with about 7,000 other Christian Counselors, Pastors, and Lay People. We were all there to become better equipped to minister to those in our areas of influence. A funny thing happens when that many like-minded, Christian people get together; you get ministered to as … More Jesus Knows
Every year at the start of Spring, birds take advantage of every nook and cranny of our home to build nests. Soon after the nests are completed, we start to hear the chirps of precious, little birds filling those skillfully crafted homes. Those little birdies chirp & make messes. The momma birds seem to fly … More Empty Nests
I am always amazed at what God uses to teach us more about Him. This past week, God used Tyler’s dog, Chief, to remind David and I of some valuable lessons. If God used a donkey to speak (Numbers 22:28), he can use a dog. Work with me here… Chief is notorious for ” running … More Lust is Like a Three- Legged Dog
Webster’s Dictionary defines offense as, “something that causes a person to be hurt, angry, or upset; something that outrages the moral or physical senses”. As I view America today, I see it as the “land of the offended’. Everyone is offended by the acts of others. There is a great deal of evil in the … More The Land of the Offended
Summer has arrived with its heat, humidity, frizzy hair days and sunburned skin ( I am a red-head, the struggle is real). Along with the heat comes unexpected thunderstorms. We all have differing opinions about these storms. Some of us love the sound, smell, and refreshment of the unexpected rain. Others view these as nuisances, … More Storm Warning
How many of us struggle with our past sins, old reputations, big mistakes, or bad decisions? So many times it not just us that reminds us of what mistakes we have made. We have people we have hurt, or they have hurt us. While we are struggling to not be who we used to be, … More Remembering to Forget
Please sit down as you are reading the next statement : our social media accounts do not always portray the totality of who we are. Now that you have regained consciousness by the sheer shock of that statement, I would like to explain myself. Today is the day after Mother’s Day. By looking at my … More Social Media Does Not Always Portray Reality ( Observations for the Day After Mother’s Day )
We live in a culture that seems to be obsessed with talent- popular TV shows glorify those with singing, dancing, or various skills. Most of us watch in awe as gifted people perform and think, “If I could perform like THAT, I would be somebody!” God’s word addresses talents, gifts from our Creator that have … More Got Talent?
As a woman and a wife, I want to be loved, adored, pursued, and cherished. I believe this is a timeless truth. In the heart of every woman, regardless of age, we want someone to find us desirable and to love us unconditionally. These are God given desires that we are supposed to have directed … More Why I Want to be My Husband’s Second Love
Do you see this innocent looking, yet enormous bag? It is big, bulky and weighs more than a bag full of toddlers. Everyday, I pick up this gigantic bag ( the picture really doesn’t do it justice), carry it to my car, load it up, drive to my office, take the bag out, work with … More Needless Baggage
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