May 4, 2016 | Growth for Life |
The other day I posted a status update which wasn’t quite in line with my typical word sharing. It’s one I wondered about later. I wondered if it was wise or foolish, brave or stupid, and if I should have left alone the current hot topic of the day altogether. In the...
Apr 18, 2016 | Growth for Life |
I’ve been talking about bravery lately, particularly with those who participate in my Rise Up Writers group. “Be Brave,” I say. And I believe it. I wonder, though, if my attempts to encourage others come out with the scent of tainted waters. Because, for...
Mar 30, 2016 | Growth for Life |
Recently, Daddy D and I altered our plans, ones we’ve had in place for many years. Before I agreed to the change, I choked up inside because I knew. Deep inside, I knew. It’s time to let go. Again. With deep breaths and the allowance of a few tears, I made this subtle...
Mar 25, 2016 | Growth for Life |
When the news flashes images of more murders, more rampages, and more outbreaks of evil, we become painfully aware of hurt and suffering in this world. The days feel dark. It all seems too much and believers wonder, “Oh Lord, how long? How long must this...
Mar 17, 2016 | Growth for Life |
This story chokes me up like crazy and it reminds me why God is giving me the word ‘Surrender’ for the year. Because when we release our idea of what must be God because it’s good, we find out how really good ideas can be when they are God’s....
Mar 14, 2016 | Growth for Life |
Y’all, I’m a little shaky here. Excited and nervous all at the same time because my good friend, Susan Seay, has agreed to take a wild adventure with me. We’re both not sure how long this will last or what form it will take in the future, but...