This weekend, Derek and I attended an eye-opening marriage conference called Love and Respect. Now I understand why Derek responds to me the way he does, and that his response is never meant to hurt me. I clearly see the differences between men and women. Neither one of us is wrong; we're just different. God designed us that way.As Dr. Emerson Continue Reading
“Can You Hear Me Now?”
Yesterday at my prayer group, we had a missionary join us from Albania. I'm intrigued by people who commit their life to missions across the world, so I asked her lots of questions before we got started. One of my questions was, "Where do you feel the presence of God more, here in America or in Albania?" I was curious because I've heard that God Continue Reading
I Just Need Some Sleep
I hate to admit this but---I struggle with the night. It's not everyday I battle with this, but when I do, it's real. I love the day, especially the quiet of early morning. But when night comes, I lay in bed and my mind gives way to thoughts that make me afraid or anxious. I usually read to relax and then fall asleep. But if I am anxious, it may Continue Reading
Words of a friend
Sunday, my family and I went to a potluck gathering with 7 other families. And honestly, I didn't want to be there. I was struggling with my ability to parent my soon-to-be 12 year-old son. I felt weak emotionally and spiritually.I enjoyed good conversation with a couple of my friends. Then watched the kids fill up water guns and get all wet. I Continue Reading
Salt on Ice
Mark 9:50 “Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with each other.”One cold morning as I walked up to the mall entrance, I noticed white specks sprinkled all along the wet sidewalk. I realized the specks were salt, and then remembered salt melts ice. Salt has over Continue Reading
My Writing
(UPDATE 12-2-2009) In 2001, I felt compelled to write the sweet things God showed me throughout my day. At the time, I e-mailed those devotions to friends and family. Encouragement came back to me confirming my direction to write. Hard part was I was not a professional writer. Actually I felt quite inadequate about my abilities. Writing was Continue Reading