Betrayed
I wondered, “Why do people betray our trust? Why do people tell lies and use us?” But I remembered a wise man once asked, “Why not?” meaning why would sinners not sin? Why would liars not tell lies? Without Christ’s transformation, people will do treacherous things. Some people refuse God’s intervention and never stop bullying. … Read more Betrayed
My Bitter Coat
I wrapped myself in a bitter coat. It smelled of leaves from the bottom of the pile, without sun, where worms burrow and life rots. The coat fit snugly, but occasionally, I shook it upon others and wounded their eyes or soured their smiles. I was without smiles myself, for the … Read more My Bitter Coat
Amber Piece of Moon
I read God’s Word, then I spoke to Him as I looked at the moon. A gem broke off and fell on my head. I didn’t expect it, and I sure didn’t deserve it. God dropped it on me from heaven. It melted, and liquid warmth flowed over me. It sneaked inside and filled … Read more Amber Piece of Moon
More Reflections on Overcoming Silencing of Gals
We gals judge ourselves too harshly. But we may not have started out that way. I shared about how researchers asked kindergartners if they could dance, sing and draw, and these children said, “Yes!” Yet as girls aged, their answers changed to say, “I cannot” I want to address another way this happens. The researchers … Read more More Reflections on Overcoming Silencing of Gals
All Gals are Beautiful
I pray that many gals will read this post, because I am so grieved by how many women (gals) do not see themselves as beautiful. I once attended an amazing church, Rock Harbor. The pastor spoke about his wife who had a past she regretted. Yet she was kind, good hearted, even beautiful. Her husband … Read more All Gals are Beautiful
Victories: Finally figuring what went wrong
I have friends who say I do many things well. But I want you to know the reason I do those things well now, is that I first made many mistakes. The real reason I do things well now (and NOT all things!) is that I figured out what I did wrong. I found some … Read more Victories: Finally figuring what went wrong
Why Write a Blog?
Here are my answers:(1) to celebrate beautiful girls and women in our lively imperfection, and yes, you are beautiful, even if you don’t believe me. (2) to comfort the hurting gals and love them (you)! Just living is hard. Add to that being a gal in a western world that praises perfection and flawless beauty, … Read more Why Write a Blog?