God recently brought an older woman into my life who has taught me many things, but the thing I like most about her is that she shuts down gossip. I’ve seen her presented with an easy opportunity to ... Read More about The Gossip Slayer: 3 Ways to Cut it Out
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Psalm 139: When God Hems Us In
When I was young, my parents took us to explore an underground lake in Tennessee, and I absolutely hated it. We followed a guide through a cave -- no actual climbing in tight spaces -- just hiking ... Read More about Psalm 139: When God Hems Us In
5 Reasons to “Just Sit There” with Jesus.
Nothing in this world irritates me more than when I’m on my feet working and someone else just sits there doing nothing. I may be washing dishes, prepping dinner, cleaning up a spill, packing lunch ... Read More about 5 Reasons to “Just Sit There” with Jesus.
7 Signs the Church is Provoking You
One Sunday a well-meaning church member made a comment to me that angered me to the very core. It also shook me to get up and get going. At the time, our church had an obvious ministry gap, and I was ... Read More about 7 Signs the Church is Provoking You
My Short Boring Testimony
I love telling a good story. I love a dramatic beginning, an conflict-crammed middle, and a shocking ending. Sometimes, however, there's just not that much to tell. Here is my testimony: I grew up ... Read More about My Short Boring Testimony
Spiritual Word-Vomit: When Our Words Make God Weary
I love to talk to anything that will listen. One of the reasons I fell in love with my husband is that he is an amazing listener and fellow communicator. But at some point, long before me, he reaches ... Read More about Spiritual Word-Vomit: When Our Words Make God Weary