Encouraging Women to Walk Deeper with God
I hadn't intended on sharing this today, but then Kobe Bryant died on Sunday, thrusting many into a world of sadness and despair. It's a funny thing, what grief does to you. Grief The sports world and more reeled at the news--young and old fans alike. Another talented voice silenced. Nine in that helicopter in all. How could this have happened? What now? They--we--are faced with grief. I faced this monster after my father's death. We Continue Reading
Feeling Abandoned or Ignored? Are you feeling abandoned or ignored? Where do you find hope? Sometimes feelings sway us to feel forgotten, left alone, abandoned, or even ignored. And sometimes we set the blame with God. Other times, it lands solidly on mankind. The fleeting feeling of being alone festers within us. We may even wonder Where are You, God? During relocations or intense trials, I sometimes find myself in a swirl with Continue Reading
Do You Self-Punish? Grab this Gigantic Piece of Truth The accuser attempts to sabotage our faith--our future with the King of kings--through smeared accusations. And sometimes we self-punish in support of this effort. I'll be honest, it's easy to "beat myself up" mentally when I fall short in a situation. It causes an internal ruckus. No one else sees it, but God does. God sees you. We run with accusations, continuing to wear them Continue Reading
Do you ever feel unwanted? What about that friend who always makes plans--but never includes you? Let's talk about that spouse who walked out the door--forever. Or, maybe the child who never comes around or calls leaves us in tears or dismay. Feeling unwanted hurts. It sooths about as much as stepping on a sandbur (or regular, old field burs) with our bare feet. Ouch! I've faced times when I've felt this way, especially in those Continue Reading
Do you like blogs--their popular posts? Do you like a good, meat-worthy, faith-building post--one that helps keep eyes on Jesus? Meeeee too. Popular Post Question Several writer friends/Jesus girls kindly responded to a "popular post" question I posed recently. Many of their posts exclaim His strength, His healing, His hope. And hope is one thing I read about this week in my own Bible time. I've been immersed in the Chronological Life Continue Reading
