I had a startling conversation with someone the other day. It made me think. The topic was feeling responsible for other people– the need to make decisions that not only benefit us, but work to […]
Letting Go!
I’m a fixer. You know the kind of person who has the great need to fix a situation, a relationship, and a problem no matter what. However some things just cannot be fixed! Learning to […]
Healthy Transparency
What is it about transparency in people that draws us? I am drawn to transparent people…those who are real and vulnerable. We feel closer to someone who shares their heart with us. Simply think of […]
Who’s your best friend?
One of the many reasons I love our church is the quality of our Vineyard Kids program. I feel so blessed to belong to a church that prioritizes supporting parents in teaching their children about […]
I’m in a Bad Mood!
I’m in a Bad mood. Yes, I admit it. I can get in a bad mood way too often. I actually googled “I’m in a bad mood.” Guess what I found… One entry said to […]
Sickness In My House
So I could be wrong (which is rare 😉 but I think maybe my family has been suffering from some spiritual warfare. You can call me crazy- my church friends wouldn’t, hopefully- but the amount […]
Suddenly … Juicy Fruit
Ten years ago when my family moved into our current home, my husband, the avid gardener couldn’t wait to plant trees and shrubs in the back yard. He planted a dwarf grapefruit tree in a […]
Connections
I’m reading a book called, Anatomy of the Soul, which asserts that the thing people crave most in life is connection. We are created for connection with God and other people. Much like a Science […]
What Love Is
Ah, February. Valentine’s Day is just a few days away. This year, instead of just thinking about getting Valentines for my husband and kids, God is really pressing on my heart to spend time thinking […]
Forgiveness
I love crime shows. The real ones like Dateline that go back through an actual crime. More often than not, murders seem to be committed from one spouse to another- over greed, revenge or money. […]