As I'm processing the shame I've dealt with much of my life, I see how much shame has affected my self image. Just like an anorexic sees herself as fat when she is bone thin, I looked in my mirror and never measured up. It didn't matter how many people complimented me. I didn't believe them. I wasn't good enough. Perfection (or better yet, Continue Reading
Sharing Pages of Your Life Online
Living as an open book is easier said than done. Sometimes ministry requires us to open a few more pages and let our reader in. What will it take for you to share certain pages of your life story? Is it necessary for all of us to share our past or painful secrets online? For some the answer is yes. They feel a strong call to be transparent. Continue Reading
Instead of Resolutions, Pick a Word
Have you picked a word for the year? For the past several years, instead of resolutions, I've picked a word by prayerfully ask God what He wants me to focus on. He knows what I need when I need it. This year's word took me a little longer than usual to pick. I even thought about keeping my "believe" word because I still struggle with unbelief. Continue Reading
Writer Confessions
Last night while cleaning some of my papers off my dresser, I found these two notes that I wrote a few weeks ago. As usual I was wrestling with the writing process, trying to determine my place as a writer. My journey to publication or lack thereof. :) You see I love words and I believe God wants me to use the ones He gives me. I am a Continue Reading
Healing from Sexual Abuse
(WARNING: NOT family-friendly because of nature of topic. Approx. 1100 words, too long for most blog posts. I feel led to write regardless of its length. Thank you for understanding.) My daughter turned thirteen last week. The day after her big party I met a friend for coffee and cried. Not just any cry, the ugly cry. Not because Hannah was a Continue Reading
Seven Questions
I've been tagged to participate in 7 questions by Melanie from The Bella Mella. Here are my 7 questions and my answers: 1. Not counting attending church, what is your favorite activity that you consistently do on Sundays? Hmm, I am a random personality. Right brainer I guess. So I have no real pattern I follow. I do however plan for Monday Continue Reading