I have been exploring my internal world. Because of my childhood experience it’s necessary for me to do that periodically. The Lord has been very kind in slowly peeling away my protective core -ever so […]
Category: Women’s Ministry
He Knows What It is Like
Recently my small group started a study on a biodevotional called An Arrow Pointing to Heaven. It is a biography and devotional at the same time about a famous recording artist of the 1980s and 1990s by […]
Just Breathe
Watching a sanctuary full of women dance to theme music from “The War Room” was a highlight of this month’s Aspire conference at Vineyard. Our speaker inspired women to dance in defeat of fear, […]
Can Your Phone Make You Depressed?
Connectedness is not the same thing as having a lot of contacts on Social Media. The following is excerpted from an online article posted on CNBC. Teenagers today are more depressed, have higher rates of […]
Pray and Wait
When I was a kid, anytime I said or did something my father didn’t approve of, he’d shake his head and say, “the older you get, the dumber you get!” That was my dad’s way […]
USE IT – or LOSE IT
After the first of the year, Pastor Brian did a series entitled “Thrive.” At the end of the series final week we were given, “God, Use Me” cards as reminders to be willing to be […]
Toxic Shame
Through intimate experiences God has revealed to me that I have “toxic shame”. “Toxic shame tells us that we are bad beyond repair, beyond forgiveness, beyond help. Toxic shame often involves feeling shame and guilt […]
Lavish Love
One of my favorite Biblical stories has always been the parable of the prodigal son. I have always related at times to both sons in the story. Many Christians focus on the sons’ attitudes and […]
Snow!
As I drove East on the 101 this past Saturday afternoon, I marveled at the snow-capped mountain scenery surrounding me. For a moment, I felt like I was transported to Salt Lake city or […]
Rest
So I’ve been in a season of rest… Jesus’ invitation to the disciples is also extended to us when He says in Mark 6:31, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get […]