When was the last time you dared to clap for yourself? Or is that hard to do? So often we set goals or test a new habit, and get discouraged when no one else notices our progress. But, what about us acknowledging our personal progress? […]
Month: May 2021
Seeds, Meditations, and Prayers
Our thoughts are seeds, meditations, and prayers. In Genesis 21:14-19, Hagar’s thoughts left her hopeless. But in Mark 5:25-29, the bleeding woman’s thoughts were hopeful. As I ponder these two women and the situations they faced, I grow more and more curious. How do we […]
Now What?
Have you ever accomplished a goal and wondered, “Now what?” That’s me this week. On Friday I take my final exam. My degree will be complete. Forty years after graduating high school, I am graduating from university. Now what? What do we do when we […]
Comparisonitis Leads to Envy
I am recovering from a horrific case of ‘comparisonitis.’ I’ve discovered it’s highly contagious. And that ‘comparisonitis’ leads to envy. Scrolling through Instagram, I marvel at the strength of a few women from the gym. Their videos make me question, “why aren’t I as strong […]