Unstable Times
I melted down a few weeks ago. My mind raced with anxious thoughts, and I couldn’t sleep.
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Rooted: A Blog for Busy Women
“Great oaks from little acorns grow.”
– 14th Century Proverb
Sitting in my office, I occasionally hear plonk. Acorns
Oceans of Grace
The human me is prone to complaining, controlling, and criticizing. An unmasked, ugly human inside…the me that I try to forget and hide behind a smile, nice clothes, and good manners.
Making Friends with Enemies
Life is challenging me these days. My weaknesses crop up in so many areas of my life, like an enemy trying to take me down.
He is Always Enough
When we come up short in life…when we feel tired…when there’s too much conflict…too much loss…too much work…He is there. And where He is, there is always enough.
Are You in Life’s Waiting Room?
The John 15 grapevine is the picture of waiting. What else can a branch do but stay connected to the vine? From that position in the vine, the branch receives all that it needs to grow and flourish.
How Does Faith Survive Suffering?
Living daily with suffering is like walking a tight rope or standing on the edge of cliff. The desire to jump into the self pity and let the pain engulf hope is strong.
What God and Atticus Finch Have in Common
Life has seemed stranger than fiction lately. Like me, have you felt uneasy about recent events?
Why Did Jesus Cry?
When we miscarried our second baby, a pastor whose child had died days before his due date warned us
Can I Trust God When I Feel Ripped Off?
“I want to speak with your manager,” I said a little too loudly as I stood in the