I blew up last night. Anger burst up and out of me before I knew what happened. Sure, there was a trigger. Something that might frustrate anyone, although I don’t get frustrated so much anymore. But it threw me into orbit and I didn’t see it coming. And I would have never guessed that […]
“What if?” Challenge #4
You know that feeling you get when you realize someone’s watching you? That sudden awareness that you’re not alone, but the focus of someone else’s thoughts? Let me shift that picture just a bit… How aware are you of God’s goodness toward you? Do you sense it even before you see it? Are you aware of […]
Rediscover the Joy of Prayer
May I ask a personal question? Has prayer become a heavy burden? Do you sometimes feel like you don’t know what to pray or if it’s even making a difference? We’ve all been there: Circumstances overwhelm your vision and waves of emotion make you question if you’re praying the right prayers or asking for the right […]
Answering the Need for Affirmation
Affirmation. Most all of us agree it’s important, but it’s not easy to admit you need it. Maybe you’ve never looked in the mirror and asked yourself: Who believes in you? But we’ve all pondered it at one time or another. We’ve wondered — silently or in a vulnerable moment — as we fought off […]
Give the Gift of Creative Confidence to a Friend (or Yourself) this Christmas
Looking for that perfect gift? While giving a sweater is nice and jewelry special, how about giving the gift of creative confidence to a friend (or yourself) this Christmas? Think for a minute: What would you do if you had a creative breakthrough? Imagine living free of fear, perfectionism, and regret. Life doesn’t have […]