I didn't like what I read recently! (Problem is, I wrote it!!!) (Photo Credit) I complained to a good friend that my writing is making me feel like a hypocrite as I fail to practice the truths I'm writing about. Here's part of his response to ... Continue reading
Overwhelmed? God Answers
My Internal Battle I've been feeling overwhelmed for longer than I care to admit. There’s an accumulation of “stuff” churning inside; struggles with self-worth, memories of abandonment, and fears about the future – typical things that you may also ... Continue reading
Alone at Christmas?
Some of us may find it hard to admit that our lives aren't picture-perfect this time of year. And yet we know that merely going through the motions of the Christmas season will not allow us to forget our unmet longings and desires, heal our wounds, ... Continue reading
God’s Gift of Longing
"Longing" is a predominant experience of the Christmas season. Children long to unwrap presents. Grandparents long for their extended family to gather around the dining table. We all long to feel especially safe and loved during the Christmas ... Continue reading
Listening for God’s song.
We willingly admit that the Christmas season gets way too busy. But still we strive to achieve self-imposed levels of Christmas perfection; hoping to fill inward longing with outward activity. We risk missing a special and needed gift crafted just ... Continue reading
Book Review: “Beautiful Outlaw”
(This Giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Tina, winner of a copy of "Beautiful Outlaw". And thank you to everyone who entered!) John Eldredge has written a masterpiece with his book Beautiful Outlaw, Experiencing the Playful, Disruptive, ... Continue reading