Some days our lives are going well. We feel like we’re on a clear path where everything’s going according to plan, giving us hopefulness. Why is it when someone asks how we’re doing (when everything’s going well) we are often quick to say “God is …
Read MoreI’ve been totally blown away by a book I’ve been reading, “When to Walk Away, Finding Freedom from Toxic People”. Gary Thomas, a Christian pastor, is the author. His words shed light in a new way- I wish I had read this 13 years ago! …
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Betrayal happens anytime we trust someone and they abuse our trust. In short, the betrayer doesn’t value us enough to fulfill what they are obligated to do. (Like keeping wedding vows!) Being betrayed causes us so much pain because it hits us on the deepest …
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Anybody feeling stuck? In John chapter 5 we read about a man needing healing. Paralyzed for 38 years- can you imagine? Going to the healing pool, hoping it would be his turn to get well, we find him stuck and discouraged, day after day. Since …
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What’s Essential? Just before praying this morning, I heard the disgusting, all-too-familiar sound of my cat’s attempts at dislodging a hairball. I quickly checked her location (to ensure she wasn’t on anything fabric or carpeted) and headed her way as I grabbed a paper towel. …
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I found a website dealing with issues concerning women who’ve been sexually betrayed. Two posts caught my eye- one on courage, the other on trust. One reader’s comment on a post read, “When trust is compromised, the fear that follows is a constant emotion.” Let …
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I recently made a new friend through this website. She’s in the middle of her mess, as I once was. But you know what? She’s stronger than she thinks. She is beloved, valuable, clothed in dignity, and precious beyond words. Did you know those written …
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Yesterday after the sun came out, snow had melted and there were places where slush and mud seemed to abound. The dirty spray from muddy car tires had covered the lower halves of every car in the neighborhood, each in need of a good carwash! …
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When’s the last time you had a nice long soak in a hot bubble bath? Can’t remember? Maybe it’s about time! When we make self care a priority, our spirit, mind, heart, and body become restored. Self care is about being a good steward of …
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There’s a nature park nearby where I enjoy hiking or riding my bike. If it’s quiet and not too busy, I catch glimpses of wildlife including deer, hawks, coyotes, and snakes. Yes- even rattlesnakes who sun themselves right across the trail in front of me! …
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