In this world where there seems to be a lot of confusion about a lot of things we absolutely shouldn’t be confused about, the confusion of grieving someone who hasn’t passed from this life, but rather gone from our lives […]

We are well into wedding season.  Love seemingly is in the air.  Is it just me or does it seem like all the hitchables are getting’ hitched this year?  Some years we might attend one or two weddings, other years […]

As I sit here contemplating freedom this morning on Independence Day were Americans have a national holiday to celebrate, remember and consider the freedoms we enjoy and the incredible bravery and price that was paid for the freedom we enjoy, […]

I hear it all the time, am even guilty of it sometimes myself-though I don’t want to admit it and hopefully I do it less and less having knowledge that it is destructive and not entirely accurate and reliable at […]

I have a wonderful auntie-like friend, Donna.  She is a servant and a giver.  In her 70’s, still constantly loading her plate and wanting to bless others, it seems she is always bringing a meal to someone.  She doesn’t do […]

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 […]