How light do you travel? When I head out on a trip, I always have my credit card and extra cash for “just in case”. Wanting choices, I usually pack more clothes than necessary. Having worked for the Boy Scouts, I also like to “Be …
Read MoreAre You a Crier?
TEARS: good or bad? CRIER: yes or no? Quite often, when we cry, it makes others feel uncomfortable. They aren’t sure how to respond. Do they comfort or try to console? Do they try to speak words of encouragement? Do they tell us not to …
Read MoreFly Not Faint
Something for my writer friends! I did not intend to share the following account. It was written for my journal. But then I decided, why not? So here you go. My first thought when I woke up a few weeks ago was, “Today’s the day …
Read MoreMeet My Friend
My friend, fellow Hopewriter, speaker, and podcaster, Jodi Rosser, graciously allowed me to share a guest blogpost with her audience. Find my story at this link: https://jodirosser.com/finding-strength-through-gods-word/ and check out her #depthpodcast as others share hope and encouragement!
Read MoreBreathing Room
Eight women gathered for a North Georgia Breathing Room Retreat. Although refreshing and needed, I returned home tending a grateful, yet mourning, heart. I’m learning to appreciate this precious life-giving breath, yet I never know my final one—only He does. A loved one who had died …
Read MoreThe Club No One Wants to Join
Hi Friends! I’ve written an article @joyfullifemagazine entitled, The Club No One Wants to Join: Finding Support for Betrayal Trauma “On a betrayed wife’s journey to joy, opportunities to share stories with one another –as well as participating in informative discussion topics to help one move forward–are vital.” …
Read MoreHe Knows You Best
“O Lord, you have searched me and you know me.” This declaration, which begins Psalm 139, gives us permission to speak our mind freely with God. We have confidence that he can sort out what was meant or felt—and we can pray with the same …
Read MoreCalling on God
Photo courtesy of Alex Guillaume When we call someone’s name, we can usually tell right away if they’ve heard us. They may turn towards us, their facial expression shows us they heard, or they respond by answering. Did you know our Heavenly Father always hears …
Read MoreHe is Able
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.” Ephesians 3:20NIV God is ABLE, but after learning your husband has compromised his sexual integrity, you may feel UNABLE. …
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