Do you ever find yourself caught up in worry? Maybe you're worrying about your kids. Or the country. Or your college class, your future life, what people think of you . . . the list could go on and on, couldn't it? We all have things to worry ... [ Read More ]
Finally, a New Book!
When I was driving to the hospital to have my first baby, I remember thinking, How bad could it be to give birth? I bet it's not as hard as everyone says it is. I was wrong. I'm afraid I have a bad habit of underestimating how much time and ... [ Read More ]
The Renewing of the Mind and Self-Condemnation
Do you ever beat yourself up because you're not perfect enough? Maybe you just said something completely dumb to a friend. Or you've spent the night struggling with that same old sin. Or maybe you've just been around that "perfect" person for a ... [ Read More ]
How To Make Yourself Have a Quiet Time or Renew Your Mind
Would you like to develop a quiet time or renewing of the mind habit, but have a hard time making yourself do it? Sometimes it helps to renew your mind about the renewing of the mind so you can have the strength and desire to do it. ... [ Read More ]
How To Renew Your Mind
If someone told you to have a quiet time, you'd know what to do: read your Bible and pray. But what if they told you to renew your mind? Would you know what they wanted? Probably not. ... [ Read More ]
How to Set Boundaries to Break Free from Idolatry
Note: This is the 5th post in a series on idolatry. For some reason, it surprised me when a couple of people told me how hard it was to end their affairs. They weren’t thinking, I’m so relieved and happy to be back with my spouse. Instead, they ... [ Read More ]
Idolatry in the Bible
Saying “I think I’ll get rid of my idol today” is like an alcoholic saying, “I think I’ll stop drinking today.” It’s not that simple. Let’s see what the Bible has to say about breaking free from idolatry. ... [ Read More ]
When You Don’t Feel Close to God
When my husband and I were newlyweds, we taught a class on dating and marriage at a Bible camp. To get the discussion going, we'd ask the teenagers, “What would you do if you woke up one day, looked at your spouse, and thought, ‘I don’t love this ... [ Read More ]
How to Break Free from Idolatry: Part 2
Do you ever struggle with believing that your idol is really all that bad? It's hard to give something up when you're not convinced that it needs to go. Looking at the consequences of idolatry is one way we can convince ourselves. We'll do that ... [ Read More ]
How to Break Free from Idolatry
Imagine this. You’ve been married for 23 years. You have a house, a dog, two cats, and three kids. You know your spouse like the back of your hand. That’s why it hurts so much the day he says, “I’ve had an affair. Will you forgive me?” You rant ... [ Read More ]
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