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
Where Love Grows Best
Do you grow real plants in your home? I do. Lots of them. In my garden window, a couple heart-shaped ivies find their home all year long. I prune them on purpose so they will do what I want: remind me of love where I need it most, in my kitchen. Yeah, I admit I’m not fond of cooking, cleaning my fridge or scrubbing the dishes. Speaking of 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
Add Laughter to Your To-Do List
On Sunday, my family and I spent an hour and a half sitting in a historical building, enjoying and laughing at a live comedy show. Yes, it was Mother’s Day and yes, that’s what I wanted to do. Why? Because I value laughter. Plus I know the comedian, she’s a sweet friend. Do you value laughter? Why or why not? Did you know 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
Who Cares?
"What does it even matter?" "Who cares?" "I'm not even sure God cares anymore." * Do you feel alone? *Do you wonder if your life even matters anymore? * Do you have someone who cares about you? Someone who knows you for who you really are? * Are you growing weary or discouraged as the days, months and years buzz by? If so, you are not Continue Reading