Measuring Ourselves

It’s never a good idea to take measure ourselves through the eyes of the joyless. -Unknown I heard this on a television show yesterday and thought it was such wisdom. All too often we have let others with condemning, critical spirits (the joyless) define our worth and identify. Others who haven’t healed and been setContinueContinue reading “Measuring Ourselves”

55 Lessons and Gems

As I approached my 55th birthday, I began pondering things I have gleaned throughout my earthly journey. Lessons and gems I have learned, often the hard way, or gathered in retrospect. And while I was reviewing my life, I decided to note what I would have liked to share with my younger self. This isContinueContinue reading “55 Lessons and Gems”

Happy Birthday Mistie!

It was her birthday.  She’s a single mom, in fact, she is an excellent mother of two.  She works in the medical field.  She loves Jesus.   In the last year, she has conquered much in her personal life including becoming healthier, walking away from an abusive relationship and chasing Jesus with passion.  He is lovingContinueContinue reading “Happy Birthday Mistie!”

Notions of Self

Can we take some time to talk about the latest cultural lie in seeking fulfillment?  I see post after post about it on social media.  I encounter many who are desperately pursuing it when we meet for counseling sessions.  The enemy has pulled another scheme out of his pocket and we are lining up inContinueContinue reading “Notions of Self”