Do You Struggle With Confidence?
Confidence doesn't come just for the asking. We cannot simply will ourselves to be confident. Unlike Dorothy and her glittery red slippers, we cannot click our heals and repeat, "I am confident" three times and will ourselves to be confident. We cannot chase inadequacy away with better performance and enhanced looks. For here is the trap--how much is enough? How many affirmations and successes will it take to settle the questions of our souls?
I Can Stop Worrying About the Impact of Moving on My Kids
As a mom, I've honed the art of worrying about my kids. Twenty-three years of parenting and seven military moves have provided ample opportunity to raise my worry-skills to expert level. Change seems to be the constant of our lives. The uprooting of belonging was hard for me as an adult; what was it doing to my kids? As a mom, I often worried about the impact change and transition would have on my children.
How Do You Find Peace?
I'm excited to share my recent article published in the August issue of Refresh Magazine! In today’s world, stress has become our normal condition. Our culture has many formulas for peace, or at least lots of ways to make us feel better. Try this, do that, buy this entice advertisements. The world’s false peace shimmers on the horizon, visible, but always out of reach.
Timely Interruptions–Is There Such a Thing?
So how do we deal with time setbacks, whether big or small? Our enemy can rob our time and good intentions with interruptions and busyness and feelings that we should not be bothered by these minor irritations. So we never see that we’re in the battle. But what we end up fighting and losing is the daily sense of peace and prosperity that God wants His children to have. What are you learning about handling interruptions well?
9 Good Reasons Why It’s Okay to Cry When You Leave Your Child at College
Taking your child to college is an emotional time for mom, and it's okay to shed those tears. Relate to nine good reasons why moms cry when they leave their child at college.
Three Things I Learned From Depression
Depression. It’s a cruel invisible disease—one that we can’t see but can have devastating effects that hurt not just those who suffer but their families and future generations as well.
Guest Author, Dr. Michelle Bengtson of #HopePrevails, shares, "As a neuropsychologist, I diagnose and treat patients in my office every week who suffer from the devastating effects of this invisible yet heart-wrenching condition and my heart goes out to them because I know the pain they face. I’ve been there."
Wear Your Jersey: 12 Practical Ways to Show God’s Love This Summer
The identifying mark of a true believer in Christ is love. Giving love, selfless love, the kind of love that Jesus Himself gives out. If we learn from Jesus, if we’re His disciples, we will learn to love like He does. And oh, the world needs this kind of love!
3 Important Reasons to Let Go of Toxic Thinking
Learn to identify and overcome toxic thoughts that can become patterns of negative thinking. Develop awareness of your thoughts and choose to let go of unhealthy thinking that can become emotional bad habits.Don't let negative thinking impact your attitude and relationships.
20 Toxic Ways of Thinking That Will Poison Your Life
Do you struggle with toxic thinking that impacts your spiritual, relational, and emotional well being? Learn to identify 20 ways of toxic thinking and stop negative thinking today.
