Abscond with Joy: Following Jesus into Refreshment
Today I’m delighted to share the words of Lori Stanley Roeleveld! Imagine receiving a wonderful gift and leaving it unopened on a shelf day after day after day. Christians do that. Most of us don’t even realize we’ve done it because the...
I Give You Permission to Spend Time With Friends
Good friendships don’t happen by accident. They take time and attention to grow. However, developing the gift of girlfriend comes with intention and action. Friendship is a special blessing in every season of life. Summer days, what better time...
Do You Have the Gift of Girlfriend?
Longing for friendship and connection starts early in life. Every girl knows there is no age limit on the value of a good friend. My daughter toddles out to the pool with her babydoll stroller, clomping in her grandma’s pretty shoes. She...
Tis the Season for Military Moves
Moving is one of the top five stressors in life: death, divorce, moving, major illness, and job loss. For military folks, moving is a fact of life. Any woman associated with the military is all too familiar with this catchy little phrase,...
Three Kinds of Friends You Don’t Want to Do Without
Friendship is not a one-size-fits-all kind of thing. Each relationship is a one of a kind–there are no two exactly alike. Friendship comes in all shapes and sizes, each one as unique as the people who build the relationship. You may have...
5 Things You Shouldn’t Say if You Want to be Humble
[tweetthis]”If I only had a little humility, I would be perfect.” ~ Ted Turner[/tweetthis] In honor of meeting lots of new writer friends, I wanted to share one of my favorite fun posts. At the end of this post you will find links to...
Are You Well-Dressed For Friendship?
I’m excited to share that this post has been selected as a featured post at Grace and Truth. Little girls love to dress up. When my daughter was four, a pink tutu was her favorite outfit for everything–dancing in ballet class,...
Simple and Do-Able Ways to Beat Selfishness Today
What does the Bible say about selfishness? Selfishness impacts our relationships with others. Selflessness is the antonym of selfishness that helps us to think of others. Overcome the signs of selfishness with practical tips to be a better...
The Simple Truth About Going to the Deep With Jesus
“And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not fear, from now on you will be catching men.” When they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed Him.”–Luke 5:10b-11 As Jesus reveals His deity to the fishermen their...
