It happens every time I visit a department store or clothing shop. Even if I went to the store to pick up one item or a gift for someone, my eyes are immediately opened to all the things I didn’t know I needed, but suddenly do! Within moments I’m discontented and needing something that hadn’t even been on my radar… Read More
I feel a little fragile lately. I have those moments in my days, mostly when I’m tired and worn, when I honestly think I might break. My human strength fails me sometimes. Add to that the fact that Satan seems to be aiming a few extra fiery darts my way these days, as I have committed myself to the task… Read More
I hung up the phone, but immediately wanted to dial another number. The previous conversation had not gone well and my heart was burdened. I swallowed back the tears and debated about whether or not I should bother my husband at work with my concerns. Or maybe I should call a friend, my mother or even my daughter? Surely I… Read More
Because I’m one who learns by repetition…lots and lots and lots of repetition…God reminds me more than once each morning that I belong to Him. Have you heard the story about how I was baptized with the wrong name? Yep. We had an interim pastor at the time. I was nine years old and I had recently accepted Jesus’ gift… Read More
I didn’t think I’d ever felt compelled to be owned by someone else. At least not in the sense that would make me enslaved to them. I’m a pretty independent gal. But I have yearned to belong. In fact, like most people, I’ve worked hard to belong at times. I’ve dressed to fit in, joined the club, spoken the language,… Read More
I’m getting a little closer to that Golden Birthday every day. Of course you are, too. But I’m really close. So I’m posting a series of Golden Lists as some sort of mind game to get myself all prepared and all. I’ll let you know how that’s working when we get into February… Since last week’s list was so extremely… Read More