I'm in a place of transition, can you relate? I feel stuck in the middle of wanting to follow my deepest dreams to transitioning out of that and into reality. Sometimes dreams have to wait. Maybe that's my story. If so, I don't really like that idea because the older I get I wonder if I missed a turn. Or maybe I am just a dreamer and not a do-er. Continue Reading
She Speaks Conference 2011- Scholarship
It's that time of year again, time to register for the She Speaks Conference. And once again this year Cecil Murphy is giving away two scholarships. Thank you, Cec. For more information about the conference, please visit HERE. I just found out about this scholarship opportunity today and the deadline is already Continue Reading
Accepting God’s Limitless Love
(LONGER than usual post. First shared this article on Ungrind.org in January 2008) Dating John was an adventure. He sang Elvis' Love Me Tender to me in restaurants. He pulled me to the nightclub dance floor when no one else was dancing. Once we met at a steak house and pretended we were on a blind date. We role-played the entire meal and the Continue Reading
Shame Destroys Self Image
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
A Prayer for Sanctity of Human Life
Father God, thank You for life. What a word, LIFE. Thank You for the gift of eternal life through Christ Jesus. Though this life will pass away, we find comfort in everlasting life with You. Life without end. Endless time to know You, love You and be loved by You. Thank You. Lord, I pause today to pray for all the churches that will be Continue Reading