You Are Such A Gift

I felt strongly spurred to do this so I am going to engage in an exercise here before all of you that will be uncomfortable for me. And I am asking you to do the same for yourself however you'd like. I'm realizing more as I grow older it's important to recognize & be thankful …

Let Love In

How many of us shrink back and try to hide the things about ourselves we aren't proud of? That we may be ashamed of? Areas where we feel less-than. Comparatively so. Lord help us. Cmon somebody. I'll be the first to raise both my hands high in the air. I am guilty as charged.The older …

He Chose Me

"He chose ME."  Let that sink in.    How many of us have that deeply – I mean DEEPLY – embedded desire to feel this very thing & believe it in such a big way? How many of us have struggled with insecurity & little-to-no-self-esteem because of what life may have hurled at us?  Oh …

The Stinking Trap Of Comparison

A very noteworthy re-post from Girlfriends In God ~ ~~~ "Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised." ~ Proverbs 31:30 We live in a competitive world. The pressures to be thin, beautiful, fit, smart, sexy, funny, rich, and popular trap us in a relentless …

Ramblings On Gratitude, Slowing Down & Authenticity

I woke up this morning filled with gratitude. That well of joy that bubbles up especially during dark seasons. And I took my time getting ready - I didn't rush so like I normally do. I feel a slowing-down happening in my life. I am 45 years young & not getting any younger. I did …