A Womans Guide to Meeting God
“What should I do?” The plea sounded more like a whine when I asked my dad this question back in college. He didn’t tell me what to do. He wouldn’t. I was an adult (sort of) and it was time to make my own decisions. Even the tough decisions. Or, maybe, especially the tough decisions. […]
I walk to the garbage can, lift the lid and toss the book in. It is a hard cover, too. I think about doing it after reading only a few pages but it feels kind of wrong to throw away a nearly new book. Know what I mean? Finally, though, I can’t read another word. […]
“Do not be discouraged”. Easier said than done, right? Especially when someone squashes your dream. Or questions your ability. Or criticizes your work. Or has more success than you do. Or when failure knocks you right up the side of the head. It doesn’t take much to make us feel the sting of discouragement. A […]
Sometimes I don’t understand why God responds to my prayers the way He does. I’ve got a feeling I’m not alone. A week before our son’s wedding on Sunday we checked the weather report: High of 106. No joke. 1. 0. 6. Not a great report for what we hoped would be a picturesque outdoor […]
Are you a worrier? I know. Me, too. Like most of us, my friend, Cindi McMenamin, has struggled with worry as well. But she’s learned a thing or two about how to handle the pesky peace-stealer we call “worry’. In fact, she’s written a book on the subject. This week I’ve invited Cindi to share […]
Don’t you just love happy endings? When we watch a movie that ends in heartbreak the feelings stay with us for days. Endings affect us—sometimes powerfully. We like neatly tied endings, preferably wrapped in a bow, thank you very much. But in real life, endings—even happy endings—aren’t always easy. This time of year brings endings […]
I drove through Confidence on my way to speak at a conference last week. The bright green northern California road sign read “Confidence: Population 50”. Only 50 folks reside in Confidence, though thousands drive through. The irony of how few people live in Confidence didn’t escape my notice. Just like in life, lots of people visit […]
The man sitting beside my daughter looked to be somewhere in his mid-sixties. When he learned she’s a college student he offered her a piece of sage advice, something he wished someone had told him when he was her age. “Thank everyone who helps you along the way.” Not doing so was his biggest regret, […]
Dear Taylor, Kylie and Ashton, I always knew I wanted you. Even before your dad and I met, I knew. And then ….one day there was you. All three of you. I remember the feeling of euphoria the first time I held you. How I watched you sleep peacefully in your tiny bassinet. How your […]
Did I tell you my laptop was stolen? And my new car got recalled? And my cell phone crashed? All in the same week. Word to the wise: don’t come near me for the time being. There. You’ve been warned. Truthfully, I handled the laptop thing pretty well. The car recall sent me right up […]