The movie October Baby 2011 starts today in selected theaters nationwide. I plan to see it again with my family since it's spring break in Colorado. Last month I saw the screening of October Baby and loved it. This movie is powerful, healing and redemptive. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to see "life" from a new perspective. And as a 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
Don’t Believe Everything You Hear
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
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
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
Book on Freedom from Shame
For those of you who have followed my blog for the past almost 7 years, you know I have walked with God through some big healing, especially in the area of shame. Praise God for His healing touch and the freedom I now have. And because of this, I am recommitting myself to a book project I set aside over three years ago about freedom from shame. Continue Reading