Each of us must cope with at least one person in our lives who is less than ideal. Perhaps they … More
Category: Forgiveness
Responding to Slander
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me” is a bald faced lie. Harsh words … More
What We Can Learn from Daniel’s Prayer
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). Only the Lord can lift the burden … More
Verbal Vomit
There are times, even with the best intentions, that our word just come out wrong. Heated or selfish, careless or … More
Digging Out the Root
My husband calls it the vine of doom. It is a generic yet invasive plant that without any kind of … More
We Are So Very Human
Some days I feel great elation: “At last! Here is the spot where I have grown! See how I did … More
Clean Again
I have spent several hours this week deep cleaning. It’s so easy to allow these things to build up. Dishes, … More
Everyone Messes Up
It shouldn’t surprise us (and yet we often are train wrecked!) when we mess up. The Lord himself reminds us … More
In the Soft Light of Dawn
In the soft light of dawn,He comes to meet me,Arms stretched forthHe wraps his love around my heart.I talk slowly … More
On Days When I Feel Like I’m Getting Everything Wrong
On days when I feel I’m getting everything wrong. Days when I continually mess up. When I know the right … More