I’m sitting at Mom’s kitchen table for the last time. Soon someone else will sit at this table. I just wanted to stop and reflect on my memories before saying goodbye. Mom has had a stroke, and in order to afford her ongoing care, we had to sell her condo. That meant bagging up and …
Agitated. Berserk. Bothered. Crazed. Distraught. Hysterical. Out of my mind. Raving. Unhinged. Upset. Worked-up. Been there, done that. I’m an expert at being mad. This emotion can end up robbing me of sleep, peace, and health. I’m mad at you! How can I stop being mad?
Have you ever asked the “why” questions? Why did my life turn out this way? Why did he…? Why did they…? Why am I suffering? The answers to these questions frequently turn us away from God. Because, let’s face it, God doesn’t play fair. Do you agree? I’m mad at God!
You’ve seen the quote, “If only needy and desperate were attractive qualities.” Ask any single who is looking for a mate and they will probably agree. There are lots of needy and desperate people. God wants us to be needy, actually. We get into trouble not because we are needy, but because we look in …
Jesus said it is better to give than receive, right? Is it always better to give? Don’t we also need to learn how to be good receivers of gifts? What do you think?
Raising holy hands in worship is a somewhat controversial topic. Some say raised hands indicate a particular flavor of theology. Some say raised hands are necessary for true worship. Others say the quality of our worship is not based on body stance at all. Who’s correct? Why raise holy hands in worship?
How do you go about choosing a good Bible study? Check out Amazon, and you’ll find there are 11,665 under the topic, “Bible Study for women.” That’s a lot of options! Too many for me to wade through. Here’s a great way to choose the best Bible study – attend this year’s Bible Study Expo. …
A terrifying discovery, 911, an ambulance ride – and here we are in the new normal. The “New Normal” is a term in business that came about after the 2008-2012 global recession. “The business landscape has changed fundamentally; tomorrow’s environment will be different, but no less rich in possibilities for those who are prepared.” My …
