When our youngest daughter was born, we gave our 4-year old son a choice: fly with me to Grandma and Grandpa’s to show them the new baby or stay home with his dad and siblings. He agonized for days over the decision – not because he didn’t love ... [ Read More ]
When Life is Dreary
A few weeks ago I was reading about Jacob's journey back to his mom's relatives. God appears to him in a dream and when Jacob wakes up, he says, "Surely, God is in this place, and I didn't know it! How awesome is this place!" I love this ... [ Read More ]
Bible Study: Keeping the Faith in the Storms of Life
It’s easy to get caught up in our problems and think, my life is a wreck and it's not going to change. Our eyes are on the problems and we begin to lose hope. When that happens to me, my best and often only hope is to get into the Word and see my ... [ Read More ]
20 Things to be Thankful For When Life is Hard
I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving tomorrow celebrating the holiday with family and friends. It comes in the midst of an uncertain time in the history of our country and the world. A time that makes it easier to worry rather than to be ... [ Read More ]
9 Questions to Ask Before You Start People Pleasing
Do you ever bite off more than you can chew? That's what I did last week when I said I would post an entry today to go along with the questions I posted Friday. After camping for five days, I was faced this morning with the fact that I had no ... [ Read More ]
Insecurity: Feeling Rejected and Condemned Questions
When I first started writing this blog, I was convinced that everyone would condemn me. I wasn't so worried about the people I didn't know. I was worried about the people I did know. In my mind they were saying things like, Who does she think ... [ Read More ]
Insecurity Bible Study
Are you ever tempted to play the comparison game? Whether you're a blogger, a student, a stay-at-home mom, a retiree, or a full time working person, it's easy to compare yourself to others and come up short. I wrote this Insecurity Bible Study for my ... [ Read More ]
The Bible’s Solution for Insecurity
Do you ever feel like everyone out there is smarter than you? Or more successful? Or more popular? It's easy to fall into the trap of comparing ourselves to others. Listen to how this blogger put it: Online has started to feel like real life – ... [ Read More ]
Insecurity Bible Verses
Do you ever feel like you have to be perfect to be acceptable? Or that no one likes you? Or like you'll never measure up? If so, try curling up on the couch with your favorite blanket and have a conversation with God about these insecurity Bible ... [ Read More ]
Discontentment and Loneliness
For an example of how I used these questions see: When No One is Commenting on Your Blog. Why are you unhappy? What do you think will make you happy? Will that really make you happy? Why or why not? Are you able to create the conditions you ... [ Read More ]