There are so many components to mothering. The nourishing of someone’s physical body, who is so completely dependent on you for his/her existence, is a bit overwhelming to me. How about the daily mentoring on manners and teaching about self-care and life skills with the goal of raising a child who can one day stand on his/her own? What about the nurturing of the soul … Read more
My life has been quite a journey and I have learned so many lessons throughout the years. I think Dolly Parton said it best , “I don’t give advice, just information.” While I don’t know what will work in your life this coming year, I’d like to share what has worked for me. 1. To walk with God – to know Him and surrender myself … Read more
I have spent my entire life fighting fat – whether it was in my mind or on my body. I fought it as a young woman through anorexia and bulimia. I fought it as a compulsive runner – 5 miles a day 5 days a week. I fought it through work. Working two jobs – anything to keep from going home and facing the rawness … Read more
How many times have you felt alone? Maybe in a situation at work or at home – you felt that no one could possibly understand your hurt, anger, desperation or isolation. Elijah was no different. He felt so alone that he let his fear run him into the desert. He threw his hands up in the air and cried …’I am the only one left……’ Sound familiar? … Read more
Yesterday, I was busy reading and studying my homework. Seminary is tough. “How can they give us 300 pages to read in just a few days?” Looking through the text and surfing back and forth through my Bible, my mind was racing. John – Matthew – Luke….where is that particular passage? I’ve got to enter this post and respond to that one…… I’ve got multiple papers … Read more