Takin' the High Road “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." Isaiah 55:9 There are moments in life when we have to make choices concerning how we respond to others' negativity or criticism. It's very easy to answer the naysayers with a… Continue reading Takin’ the High Road
Category: Christian Counseling
Shark Tank – Dive Into the Deep End
Shark Tank – Dive Into the Deep End Whether you dream of running a business or perhaps volunteer for ministry, there's a choice to be made. Commitment is one. After you study and learn all you can learn, there's another decision. You may choose to "skim the surface" and hang out in the shallow end, or you can… Continue reading Shark Tank – Dive Into the Deep End
Real Prosperity
Real Prosperity I love hearing what everyone thinks prosperity is. A whole book was written concerning a specific prayer you pray to claim prosperity. But is that what God really meant when He said "You receive not because you ask not"? Is it true that all you have to do is name it and claim… Continue reading Real Prosperity
Sow Mercy
Sow mercy. When you see the homeless… Sow mercy. When your friend has hurt you… Sow mercy. When you drive by the local hospice, go in, ask how you can volunteer… Sow mercy. When your spouse forgets an important date… Sow mercy. When your grandma or grandpa sit alone for hours at a time…stop by… Continue reading Sow Mercy
Locked into Hard Places
Locked into Hard Places Who are the label makers in your life? Mom? Dad? Sister Brother? Best friend? Teacher? Co-worker? Bullies? You? The sins people have committed against you and the sins you've committed against others…does it all have you in "lock down"? We remove labels from our clothes that irritate us – we literally… Continue reading Locked into Hard Places
Shake! Shake! Shake!
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Someplace to Tell the Truth
Someplace to tell the truth. Venice, Italy hosts a wonderful event every year, Venezia di Carnivale. Everyone wears a mask and dresses in elaborate costumes. Identities are very well hidden. All of us wear masks of one sort or another. Instead of a mask, our disguise could be clothing, make-up, facial expressions, superficial conversation, personality… Continue reading Someplace to Tell the Truth
Trash Talking
Trash talking The negative loop playing in your head might sound something like this: I'm too stupid. My body is ugly. No one likes me. What good am I to anyone? I'm not good enough. I am worthless. I have no talent. And on and on… But…God says… He has a purpose for you. He… Continue reading Trash Talking
Disorganized, Cranky and Unfocused
Disorganized, cranky and unfocused I was asked a question recently and before I gave the answer, my conversation took a little trip of it own into six or seven different areas, none of which answered the original question! After those detours, I finally provided the answer. Unfocused? Nah. My mind simply travels in several directions… Continue reading Disorganized, Cranky and Unfocused
Life Connections
Life connections. Walking into a women's Bible study group as a first time visitor was downright scary. All eyes were on me which is never a comfortable feeling. Oy. What I expected to happen was the sharing of stories by the other women. I wanted to hear how they survived loss or how they handled the… Continue reading Life Connections