They were swarming around me like pesky mosquitoes, refusing to leave until they had drained and exhausted me. The problem itself was no longer the problem; my thoughts about the problem–the thoughts I couldn’t seem to turn off or get away from–were now the bigger issue. I just wanted to quit overthinking the situation…but I couldn’t seem to stop. I’m not a… Read More
I’ve been putting off getting a pedicure because, well frankly, I just don’t have the cash for it right now. I’m not destitute or doing without things, so don’t send me a check. It’s just a matter of choosing where I put my money, you know. And besides, pedicures aren’t a lot of fun for me. I know some gals… Read More
My heart has gotten me in serious trouble. Fortunately, that’s no big news to my Creator. Jeremiah wrote that our hearts are more prone than anything else to get us into trouble. One of the areas in which my heart has gotten me into trouble has been right at the front door. I have opened wide the door to my… Read More
Have you wondered how you can be holy and still engage with the people in your life who are living ungodly lifestyles? What in the world does it really mean to “be holy?” Thus you are to be holy to Me, for I the Lord am holy; and I have set you apart from the peoples to be Mine. To be holy does… Read More
Actually, I’m not at the party yet. But I’ve thought more than once about throwing myself one. I’ve heard, however, that pity parties rarely end well and sometimes the host even drowns at them. So I’m thinking I shouldn’t even bother sending out the invitations. Instead, I thought I’d beg invite you to help me resist the urge to even go… Read More
Today will undoubtedly include a little drama. And that’s okay. It’s the good kind of drama. But it will take a toll all the same. Today marks the end. Sometimes we look forward to the end. Other times we dread it. But whether the end is joyfully anticipated or feared, it often (maybe even usually) brings a little sadness. Yes,… Read More