I recently realized I have been an approval junkie for most of my life. It’s not that I didn’t know I wanted validation from others, but I didn’t comprehend the extent of my addiction. Consequently, it’s been a bit mind-blowing to view various decisions, attitudes, and beliefs through my fresh
I recently chatted with a friend whose mom just passed away. Her mom had been on hospice, so her death was not unexpected. However, my friend admitted she was struggling to function. She described to me the last moments she shared with her mom. She told her mom she loved
I had one of “those days” recently. My day didn’t begin badly, but sometime, about halfway through, it took a turn I couldn’t correct. Someone said something to me that caught me totally off guard. I didn’t realize it at the time, but I threw up solid defensive barriers. Although
We officially celebrated Easter yesterday, and according to the liturgical calendar, we remember Pentecost next. We rejoice over the gift of salvation Jesus’ death provided us, and we anticipate celebrating the coming of the Holy Spirit. God graciously gives us these two wondrous gifts that reveal His incomparable grace. We
Have you ever been in a parade? I’ve actually been in several! In high school, our band participated in Ronald Reagan’s inaugural parade. My family is convinced they saw my feet march by on the TV screen. In college, I was the Junior Class Homecoming Princess and earned the privilege
My king-sized bed was covered with clothes. I laid out completed outfits and displayed a variety of jewelry with each selection. Next, I tossed in different shoes and considered my options. I switched tops and bottoms, mixed, and matched, knowing I was limited to a carryon suitcase. I planned to
I’m curious. Do you find it easy to ask for help? I recently became very aware of my own hesitancy. I’m concerned with inconveniencing someone too much. At other times I’m fearful I will appear incompetent. I don’t like appearing needy or unable to figure things out on my own.
I want to be a winner. I remember being in grade school and standing in line waiting to be chosen for a team. I’m not the most coordinated of people, but I was never chosen last because my fun factor was exceptional. I didn’t rank before the top-notch athletes; however,
Recently, my sweet Pastor husband and I have been binge watching Gilmore Girls. We get a good chuckle out of how they banter. In the episodes we have been watching, the character of Rory is a senior in High School and preparing to go to college. Though Rory desperately wants
What comes to mind when you hear the word zealous? Do you imagine positive or negative things? Is the word zealous a characteristic you wish described yourself? Zealous is not an everyday word; we don’t go around calling people zealous on a regular basis. Now a days we use words
