Feb 14, 2017 | Growth for Life |
I awoke at 2:25 AM. Again. Ruthless thoughts tend to permeate my mind when I lay down with nothing to distract me. Sometimes I can’t stop the replay of hurtful words and broken dreams. Depression and I have danced off and on for the last few years despite a...
Feb 6, 2017 | Growth for Life |
Every now and then you meet someone whose smile and passion are so radiant you can’t help but feel drawn in. That’s how it was when I first saw Cindy Bultema online and started watching her Periscope videos. Since then, I’ve been watching...
Feb 2, 2017 | Growth for Life |
I’m tempted to quit social media these days. Discord reigns thick and I’m out of breath. The tongue lashings so strong I second guess my resolve to write and rise up as a faith warrior. But then I realize it’s not just social media stirring up turmoil. It’s...
Jan 26, 2017 | Growth for Life |
When familiar feelings of depression loom close, and the enemy’s roaring a bit louder, it’s easy to want to stay in bed and shut the whole world out. Sunday morning, howling winds outside only exacerbated the swirling feelings inside. I did not want to go to church....
Jan 10, 2017 | Growth for Life |
Can I just say, the last couple of months have been hard. Like downright, knock you off your feet, curl up in a ball, and weep kind of hard. Frankly, I’d say the last 4 years have been this way off and on. But then, I realize I might say this a lot. Depending on...
Dec 23, 2016 | Growth for Life |
Christmas has always held an incredible sense of wonder, particularly in childhood. Our family carried out traditions which helped me feel safe, secure, and loved. I’ve passed this on with a desire to rekindle old memories of joy and begin similar flames for my...