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As I read a verse from the amplified Bible, without my reading glasses, I mistook “forget” for “forgive,” but my mistake reminded me of a truth about bringing our pain to God. How can we heal and forgive ourselves of what we forget or deny we suffered? Here is the amplified verse: “Jesus…said to them, … Read more Deny yourself or forgive yourself?
Why does society demand so much from gals–tweens to mature women? A person might even think the church demands perfection, since Matthew 5:48 says, “Be ye perfect as your Heavenly Father is perfect.” First, let’s clarify the meaning of that verse. In the original language the word “perfect,” would also be translated, “complete not lacking, … Read more Not Perfect? Not So Fast
I grew up in a home where God’s wrath and his law were emphasized, but we did not hear as much about God’s love and a personal relationship with him due to that Love. I always felt God was not satisfied with my work, or with me. I even believed my family was not pleased … Read more Set Free by Both Names
Making the Beatitudes your own I read the Beatitudes in the New Living Translation, and for the first time I could really feel this sermon speaking to me. I read this section, and then I re-read it, personalizing it with my own name. This was so meaningful to me, I decided to share it … Read more Beatitudes
Man created dikes, canals and bridges to conquer the ocean. But from these cardboard boxes, the puppy splashed and tumbled out. He tossed golden sail boats, gobbled beach sand, then spit it up again on cliffs and rocks. For old slippers he nibbled at tree roots and docks, crunching wood, devouring … Read more Do Not Betray Me
I am dismayed by people who shame gals for carrying extra weight. OK, those folks are not really monsters, but sometimes they sound like monsters when they shame gals! Someone has to stick up for these gals, and today, that is going to be me! I want to defend you gals, because shame has no … Read more My Weight Loss, or Are You a Monster?
When you think of your greatest weakness, could this actually be the shadow side of the moon? The moon can reflect light from one side, while shadows enshroud the other side. In our lives, we willingly show others our strengths, but we dread having our weakest sides show. Yet our weaknesses are often the opposite … Read more Your Greatest Weakness, or the Shadow Side of the Moon?
What if you still don’t feel beautiful, valuable or good enough? When I planned to create my website, I wanted to encourage gals of all ages, letting them know they are beautiful, valuable and cherished by God. But what if my readers keep feeling badly about themselves? Sometimes words cannot convince a gal she is … Read more What if you still do not feel beautiful?
I crawled along a dry river bed. People whizzed by along the cliffs above. But I had fallen into this crevice. I could not escape. My knees were bruised from the fall, and my head spun with fog. I looked up, but no one heard my fall. My arms grew heavier than my … Read more Bird Song
I home school my children and offer hope to those who want to do as I do but fear the myths that make this sound impossible. I cringe at these myths, and I wonder if I might offend people who believe them. I have heard that a home schooling mother should fit a perfect mold. … Read more Challenging Myths about Home Schooling