by Ginger Harrington | Sep 17, 2015 | Emotions, Events, Family, Military Life
The new student orientation is the last place I want to be. Fidgeting with nerves, my sixteen-year-old daughter stands beside me. She is the new girl…again. Exhausted, I’m just as anxious as my daughter. I know I am absorbing her stress, but I can’t stop myself. I am...
by Ginger Harrington | Sep 15, 2015 | Emotions, Ministry
I look around the kitchen and want to walk out of the room, leaving the mess for someone else to clean up. I grumble under my breath. “Thanks for leaving me a mess to clean up. Unbelievable.” Anger rushes in. Irritation sparks a flare of temper. Slamming...
by Ginger Harrington | Jul 17, 2015 | Embrace Truth, Emotions
This is a recent post I wrote for Planting Roots. Find encouragement when prayers don’t come easy. Some things don’t come easy. And some prayers aren’t answered quickly. She looks out the window as the rain comes down in sheets. “Is God...
by Ginger Harrington | Jun 23, 2015 | Embrace Truth, Emotions
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 world, like a cruel...
by Ginger Harrington | Apr 27, 2015 | Embrace Truth, Emotions
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 person. What does the...
by Ginger Harrington | Apr 20, 2015 | Embrace Truth, Emotions
Recently we’ve been filling our nets with wisdom from the story of Jesus calling Simon found in Luke 5:1-11. This post follows Simple Encouragement When Work Fails and Courage to Simply Try Again When Work Fails. This story is about far more than the work. And...