Friends can hurt friends because they've been vulnerable with each other by sharing their deepest thoughts and insecurities. In the Bible, it says a friend sticks closer than a brother. When friends are that close, they are close enough to hurt each other. Sometimes this hurting is for our own good. They can see ways... Continue Reading →
Forgive and move on
Americans are stuck in a major blame game, refusing to take responsibility for their part in the nationwide mess. Blaming is counterproductive; nothing is really accomplished. What is productive is seeing that conflict is an opportunity to glorify God and serve others. But we often spend our precious time reading or watching the news media... Continue Reading →
Forgivness
Recently I've had a disagreement with the leadership at my church. I have asked for and received my Pastor's permission to share this situation publicly on my blog page. The conflict was over women's ministry - the lack of it. The church has currently stopped most women's ministry events. The plan is to shift over... Continue Reading →
Human Error
I have to tell a little story on myself. I bought new ink cartridges for my printer the other day. When I put them in the printer, there was an error code. This time I decided to buy the XL size cartridge instead of the regular sized cartridge. I thought to myself, humm. . .... Continue Reading →
Broken Plate
A couple of days ago my daughter was doing dishes with me. When she went to put the last plate in the dishwasher, it slipped out of her little wet hands. It came crashing down to the floor and split in two. Oh my, how her spirit was crushed - but mine wasn't. I allow... Continue Reading →