Anger plagues me sometimes. I like to control my life. But it’s exhausting. It’s hard to have control when many things and people are broken, different, and separate. I don’t love being delicate with people. I’m matter-of-fact and like to get things done. Sometimes, that makes me miss cues. Many times it marks the start … Continue reading Jesus Loves Me When I Make Things Right
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What It Means to Give It All to God
I apologize for my absence the last week. We had a trip that took more of me than I thought - driving 1,600 miles. Whew! It was great, but I'm happy to be home. Today, I'm going to share a Christian vocabulary lesson with you. I'm answering the question of "How do you give it … Continue reading What It Means to Give It All to God
Making a Commitment to Prayer & Study Time
Tuesdays and Wednesdays are long days for me. We pack a lot of learning, study and fun into these two days. And if I'm not equipped with my quiet time, these days can drain me and push my limits of self-control. That's why even when I don't feel like it, I make time for a … Continue reading Making a Commitment to Prayer & Study Time
What I Gained From Losing My Sister
I lost my sister very suddenly two months ago, but I gained so much in this loss. In this beginning of the series on what I gained from loss, I'm focusing on prayer. My sister was a prayer warrior and her influence brought me closer to the Lord through prayer. One of the most powerful weapons we Christians have in our arsenal is our ability to stop right now and pray.
Clearing Heart Clutter Part 2 – A Peek at My Prayer Journal and A Piece of My Heart
Ok. That may be the longest title ever. But it's necessary. On this journey of heart work, I've learned that vulnerability and transparency are incredibly healing. So, today I'm going to share a look at how I process all the heart clutter and my biggest heart matter of all. Let's start with the easy part. … Continue reading Clearing Heart Clutter Part 2 – A Peek at My Prayer Journal and A Piece of My Heart
A Work of God 