Ready for a bombshell? Mind blowing reality check? People are not perfect. Shocker? People will fail you. Regularly. No, really? We often become disappointed in people. Could even say all the time. It’s almost like we expect them to be … Continue reading
Are you affected by poison? I know we never knowingly ingest the stuff. I’m talking about subtle poison. Toxic people. Toxic situations. Lies from the pit. Poison like that is all around us. It infects us frankly easier than literally … Continue reading
When you are horribly disappointed at something in life… When there is not a thing you can do about it… What then? What is your response? Wallow in self pity, relishing the mood of despair hanging over your head? While … Continue reading
Really? Yep, it’s ok. Sadness is an emotion. Just like happiness or anger or irritation. Jesus was sad. He was grieved for his people. Do you think He was filled with joy in the Garden of Gethsemane before He was … Continue reading
God is a good, good Father. Love that song. Except something in the song has always bothered me. Is He really perfect in all of His ways? Because when life goes down the toilet, it doesn’t seem so. I become … Continue reading
(This guest post is my sweet daughter Linnea’s senior legacy paper) When thinking about how to sum up what I’ve learned in high school, I struggle to find the words. There’s so much I’ve learned. Really, there are like ten … Continue reading
Is it OK to be angry? Yes. Is it OK to be upset? Yep. Is it OK to be full of anger? No. Is it OK for anger to dictate my emotions? Heck no. Is it OK to dwell in … Continue reading
It’s easy to thank God when times are good. When life is smooth, it’s easy to raise our hands to heaven, thanking the One who created all things. How ’bout when life turns ugly? When your life hits a speed … Continue reading
Disappointment is real, isn’t it? Life isn’t always a bed of roses. Heck, roses have thorns, but they sure smell wonderful, so it is a mixed bag at best. Life, that is. Here’s the bottom line: since we are guaranteed … Continue reading
Why is it that little things can send us crashing to the floor in utter despair? If we are so dependent on God, little issues shouldn’t even phase us. Frankly, we shouldn’t notice them. But we do. Life is absolutely … Continue reading
