Oct 19, 2018 | Godly Relationships
Recently, I unintentionally offended someone by a post I shared on Facebook that I would not have thought would have incited another Christian. The person’s venomous response to me pierced my heart and caused me to ponder about how easily people are offended in...
May 23, 2017 | Godly Relationships
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!” Isaiah 43:18 Many months after learning of my husband’s affair, the day I had feared for so long finally arrived. I rounded a corner at my workplace and ran right smack-dab into...
May 28, 2015 | Godly Living, Parenting
Ok, I know that’s a pretty tall order, and thankfully the Holy Spirit helps us to become more and more like Jesus… if we LET Him. So the other night as I was tucking my 10 year old into bed, we went through ‘the routine’. (Who knew that when I made up my...
Apr 29, 2015 | Godly Living
Yeah, so the Bible tells us that we have 3 enemies: the world system, the flesh and the devil. I like to blame the devil for most of my shortcomings, although when I really think about it, many of my shortcomings are from the enemy called “my flesh”....
Dec 24, 2013 | Godly Relationships, Holidays
The holidays are a glorious time when we get together with family and friends. However, the joy can also be accompanied by angst knowing you will be spending time—perhaps extended time—with the very person or people who most easily can ‘get under your...
Nov 8, 2013 | Godly Living
When I think about the moment the words flew out of my mouth, I just want to cringe. I wish I could take them back, my intent was pure, but the timing was awful and worse yet, I had misunderstood something earlier in the day…so what does all this equal? I...
Oct 18, 2013 | Godly Living
Recognizing that the greatest challenge you will face after being wounded by someone is keeping yourself free from anger, bitterness, and resentment, I suggest that your first prayer should be for yourself. Our role is to be pure vessels through which the Holy...
Oct 8, 2013 | Godly Relationships
A dear friend of mine’s husband has disappointed and gravely hurt her by his unfaithfulness, and she’s been left with a gaping wound. The enemy of her soul is doing his best to get her consumed with unforgiveness, resentment and bitterness— ‘settled anger’...
