Last week, I shared that I wanted to write to you about God’s Gifts and how He shared with me a new way of seeing His gifts: G.I.F.T. – God Is Always True. I spoke about the gift of God breathing life into us upon creation. This week, I want you to embrace who you are in God. …
This is one of those posts I didn’t necessarily want to write. In fact, the Lord and I had a little chat while I was on the treadmill at the gym. He told me to write about comparison. I told Him I didn’t want to. He said I needed to. I told Him it would be too embarrassing. He told me …
Today is my birthday. I love birthdays. It isn’t about being the center of attention. I just love giving myself a day to do whatever I want, guilt free. A day when I don’t have to be anything for anyone else. When I give myself permission to just be me. It is a day when I feel seen for who I …
How many people know the real you? The imperfect, true-to-life you? The you who is facing challenges? Struggles? Frustrations? Not the social media version of you where it appears to everyone scrolling (and trolling) that you’ve got it all together. Where you only post pictures of yourself with filters or make-up. Posts that tell the world that it is all good. Your life …
Thanksgiving is behind us. Although there are still some leftovers lurking in my refrigerator. We’ve heard a lot of messages this season about being grateful; they flood tv commercials, church sermons, memes, and social media posts. And I agree, we have much to be grateful for because even in our darkest hours and lowest valleys, …
As I write this blog, it is election day. If you are at all like me, one of the biggest benefits of election day is that the nasty, divisive ads will finally be off the television. Your phone will stop ringing with recorded messages from candidates. And your mailbox will be free from glossy flyers …
The Road to Damascus Recently I was traveling in Virginia, and I saw signs for Damascus. Damascus is in south central VA almost at the NC Border. It is beautiful country as is all of rural Virginia. There is a simplicity about the surroundings. These towns are blue collar. Home to hard-working men and women, …
Last week’s post was part 1 about the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32). I shared that we walk away from God – not the other way around; how we need to repent to return home, and the unconditional love of the Father. If you haven’t read last week’s post, I encourage you to …
Last week I confessed that I can be a worrier. This week’s confession? I am also a warrior. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been driven to stand up for what I believe is right. This is especially true if I think there is injustice or unfairness. I can vividly remember walking out …