And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins. ~ Mark 11:25 Mark Chapter 11 opens with the beginning of Passion Week as Jesus makes his Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem, which is followed by the cleansing of the Temple in…
It’s Been a Year, Mom!
Numbering My Days
It’s Good-bye and Hello
Well, hello there! Yes, I stole those words from my favorite movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” It’s been a long time since I’ve written anything here. Actually, it was July, but I hope to get back to blogging. I’ve missed writing and I’ve missed you! I’m so thankful to see 2020 on the calendar today….
Being Grateful
Do What is Right
Happy Monday! I’m happy to report that I survived the last week. It was Homecoming (HOCO) and there were lots of festivities and themed dress days. It was fun. It was a lot and I was tired. #truth #isurvivedhomecoming I don’t know about you but when I’m super busy I can get totally distracted about…
Regaining Perspective
Well, I’ve had one of those moments. You know the kind when things come together, the planets align and stuff makes more sense. Things become right side up instead of upside down. I’ve realized my thoughts and attitude have been taken captive with the wrong perspective. I’ve found myself buying into the lie of should…
Marriage: Confession Time
Oh yeah, it has been a long time since I’ve written about marriage. If you’ve followed along in this series then you might recall my husband and I had committed to attending a marriage group called Re|engage. Re|engage consists of a Big Group with worship and testimonies and from there people break into other groups….
Marriage: Accepting Help
Hello, friends! Back for another marriage post. Hope you enjoy today’s topic and I also hope it’s helpful to you! Last week at Re|engage the topic was Recognize I Need God’s Help. Interesting, right? Help? Well, no I’ve got this. I understand our issues. I know what needs to happen to fix this. Fix him….
Marriage: Negative Communication
Well, friends, should that title really even exist? Negative communication is the opposite direction in which to travel in marriage but it does happen. There are underlying reasons why negative communication can take place in marriages or even other relationships. A few of the factors that hinder good communication are: –insecurity –immaturity –fear –self-protection Wait!…
Marriage: timing of communication
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: ~ Ecclesiastes 3:1 …a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; ~ Ecclesiastes 3:7 Does communication seem to be difficult? Does it ever get easier? Does it leave you drained? Well, yes to all questions but hopefully not yes…