Month: May 2023

2 Corinthians 12:9 “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”  Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on […]

I would argue life truly begins, true joy really comes when we pour ourselves out for another.  So maybe joy-joy indescribable, comes with the emptying?  John 15:13 says, “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life […]

There is literally nothing like having the unexpected opportunity to connect with a girlfriend or sister and listen intently, be moved deeply by her story, her struggle.  To pray with her, identify with her and encourage her.   I would argue […]

Shaking our fist, demanding our ‘rights’ and focusing on what isn’t fair in our marriages never ends well….and it’s an easy trap to fall into.  It can happen to any of us and certainly at one time or another has […]

This morning’s writing was inspired by real life events. Focus on your spouse’s shortcomings (step 1) Make sure you vocalize those shortcomings (step 2) Refuse to focus on or appreciate your spouse’s strengths Keep a running tally of all they […]

So Christine, how do we know whether we are grounded in truth or in a lie?  That is a great question, I am so glad you asked! And this is where I brace myself for some hate mail.  Such a […]