Last night while cleaning some of my papers off my dresser, I found these two notes that I wrote a few weeks ago. As usual I was wrestling with the writing process, trying to determine my place as a writer. My journey to publication or lack thereof. :) You see I love words and I believe God wants me to use the ones He gives me. I am a 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
My Unbelief
Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God. Psalm 20:7 (NIV) Confession: I have a trust issue. I don't completely trust God with everything in my life. I'm better at trusting God with YOUR LIFE. When I get real before the LORD, I admit my unbelief. I hate the reality of my stubborn heart Continue Reading
About to Pop
I'm about to pop lately. Something is blowing up inside me and I'm getting more and more frustrated and feeling extra mouthy. The thought of "Tiffany, if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all" keeps me silent. The ways of this world are unbelievable to me. Yet I shouldn't be surprised, but I am. I can't believe some of Continue Reading
No Shame. Never.
Those who look to him are radiant;their faces are never covered with shame.Psalm 34:5 (NIV)Notice the words: Look & Never.Look where?To Him. Never what?Never covered with shame. Thank you, Jesus!**********************************************Sharing with Barbara Keene this morning(Wednesday) on Our Hiding Place. Our show(10am MST) is "Are You Continue Reading
No Condemnation, None
(This was orginally posted on my The Shame Factor blog a long time ago, but I feel like someone needs to read this TODAY!)I have a friend who is in a battle right now. She's struggling with condemnation. I'm begging God for words, verses, anything to comfort her. I want to be a voice of hope in her darkness, not someone to add to her shame. Continue Reading