Sometimes the truth of who I am knocks me down a few notches. Today I'm little. Thanks to seeing myself as I really am. Inadequate. Not enough. And still struggling with shame. I'm discovering that I cope with my inadequacies by AVOIDING anything or anyone that makes me feel inadequate. Hmm. Brilliant strategy. Have you ever tried that? If so, Continue Reading
A Revealing Conversation with a 19 Year Old
(boys will play - filming as usual. This also counts as work for my YouTube prankster son, JStuStudios) Do you remember the feeling of freedom after high school? You've graduated, you're about to move out and now it's summer. You're free to hang out with your friends morning, noon and of course, after midnight. Free to explore, hike, camp, eat Continue Reading
Lessons from 7 Years of Blogging
You would think after seven years of blogging I would know what I'm doing. Nope, not so much. Strange online bugs bite me and leave their mark. I fly into invisible webs and get stuck. Fighting for freedom, I exhaust myself. I lose my creative self just trying to regain my flight. Can you relate? Seven years ago, I started blogging as a way to Continue Reading
On the Go Entertainment, Are You Serious?
Do you remember when entertainment consisted of climbing trees, splashing in rain puddles, making blanket forts, playing hide and seek or singing name that tune? Today's entertainment is much more complex. TVs are everywhere. iPods, iPhones and iPads captivate our attention. I see the tops of heads lately, with fingers frantically moving. Public Continue Reading
Why I Am a Writer – Video
I'm home from my weekend away at a writer's conference. I'm exhausted but inspired. And I'm just in time squeeze in my entry for amazing contest for writers. (deadline Sunday, May 20th) I almost forgot. Thanks, Jeff, for an e-mail reminder this morning. If you're a writer, I encourage you to visit Jeff Goins and subscribe to his updates. Continue Reading
Open the Eyes of My Heart
(my daughter's eye, up, close and personal) Have you ever prayed, "Open the eyes of my heart, Lord?" Do you desire a heart of worship? If so, you are right where God wants you: Seeking Him. The last few weeks I've had the privilege of speaking on two passions of my heart: * Seeing God in our everyday lives * and prayer Why am I so passionate? Continue Reading