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’m just folding clothes, minding my own business, when the dadgum thought enters my mind. It invades my peace, interrupts the song I was humming and causes me to clench my jaw. The thought builds, grows, puts out tentacles and grabs hold. Feelings of frustration and helplessness begin to course through my mind and into my heart. Isn’t it alarming… Read More
Where in the world have I been? Right? Well obviously I haven’t been at my desk typing out blog posts! But honestly, other than a quick trip to Pennsylvania to speak at the Iron Sharpens Iron Greater Philadelphia Women’s Conference, I’ve been right here at home, sorting through laundry and tired summer clothing and my disheveled office and…life. It’s just… Read More
“Don’t worry. I’m sure everything will work out just fine.” Truth is, not everything works out just fine. Sometimes we lose. Sometimes we miss out. Sometimes we hurt…and hurt some more. Sometimes everything works out really badly. But I’ve learned that while everything may not be okay, I can be okay. I learned that when I reached for Holley Gerth’s… Read More
I remember the first time I was introduced to the idea of meditation. I was told to empty my mind of everything and let it rest. Unfortunately I was told wrong. In fact, an empty mind is a vacuum for temptation and evil. Instead, our minds should be occupied, full and active. You see, the concept of mediation has been… Read More