I don't believe everything I hear anymore. Do you? Believing everything we hear can cause us to be confused or depressed or overwhelmed with an array choices. What we listen to matters. What are you listening to right now? Silence? Music? The latest breaking news? TV commercials saying you need to wear a certain brand to be cool or important? Continue Reading
Listening to Shame by Brené Brown
For those of you who don't know I'm currently writing a book about freedom from shame. And believe me when I say it's a fight to the finish because I often avoid the topic myself. I started my project about four years ago and have yet to finish, but I will because: * Shame is ugly. * Shame is universal. All walks of life know this Continue Reading
Break Free Today
What is keeping you behind bars today? So often we have our lists of offenses or offenders. We hold that list close to our heart, we refuse to budge, so we remain captive. A lifelong prisoner rotting away from bitterness, anger and resentment. "But you don't know what happened to me?" You're right, I don't. But I know living behind bars doesn't 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
Her Freedom Radio – Abortion Healing Monday 3pm MST
Quick note to ask for your prayers this afternoon. I will be sharing my abortion recovery today at 3pm MST on the Her Freedom Show. Please feel free to listen in online during our hour together. Or you can listen later to the archives. Lord God, be glorified as I share how You have healed me. Thank You for Janna and Cheryl and their willingness 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