Applying Patience
I heard a sermon on patience yesterday, probably my 3,451st sermon on patience. But apparently even after 3,451 sermons, I still have not gotten a grip on it. As our...
The Authentic Life
Authenticity is a pretty big buzz word right now. You hear a lot about people wanting to be authentic and have authentic relationships. Webster defines authentic as, “not false or...
Running Into the Wind
I was having a fairly good run today, my legs felt strong, and I had a good breathing rhythm going. Suddenly, as I rounded the corner I ran smack into a brick...
Four Ways to Meet Your Goals in 2011
We are into week two of 2011, are your resolutions set? Last week, Melissa talked about setting realistic and achievable goals for 2011. So now what? You’ve set your goals,...
There You Are!
Recently, I sat down with a family member who asked me how my day had been going. I started to share about an afternoon of putting up the Christmas tree...
The Importance of Sharing
Recently, I was sitting on the couch at my sister’s house when I heard a loud “whack” followed by some crying. My nephew had been following a small dog around...
Courageous Change
“I know what I need to do, I just don’t want to do it” This is the theme I’ve been hearing from a number of clients lately. Much time and...
Enticing Stories
I am passionate about reading. Love it. I will read any and everything I can get my hands on, and when desperate I’ve even been known to read the...
Are You Okay?
Most parents can identify when there is a “problem” with their child. Behavior in school begins to decline, they get into fights with friends, or withdraw completely from them. They...
The unselfish “NO”
I’ve had several conversations about boundaries this week, both in my personal and professional life. A friend expressed that she struggled with feeling selfish when she set boundaries, another that...