One of my favorite songs is, “Truth be told” by Matthew West. The lyrics pierce my emotions and occupy my thoughts. As these thoughts linger, I marinate on why they stay around longer than more positive and uplifting thoughts? The first measures of the song are: “Lie number one, you’re supposed to have it all … More Overcoming Darkness with Truth and Grace: Analyzing ‘Truth be told’
We shift our attention from the positive to the negative and question how we accomplish anything at all. We fear that we are making every mistake possible, that other factors are driving us astray, and that “one more thing” will tip us over the edge. We make a conscious effort to appear composed so that … More Listen to only those in your Tribe
Choosing a word of the year usually chooses you. If it is divinely given and confirmed in prayer. … More INSPIRE through positive actions
Have you ever sensed God telling you to “be still” and develop faith in Him? Do you ever pretend He isn’t speaking to you by pretending it’s all in your head? What about other times when you disagree with Him because you believe you are more correct and have more knowledge? Do you plan things ahead of His … More Be still in anticipation
Why do we think that the misdeeds of others are greater than our own? “Look at how she treats her children and observe how he betrays his wife.” Do we cast disparagement to make us feel better about ourselves? “Listen to the way she talks.” Do we engage in it to improve how others perceive us? Does how … More I am a work in progress
I’m having surgery next week. It just so happens to be the day following the anniversary of the death of my sister. Since I won’t be able to use my right hand for a few months, I went today to get a pedicure. You inquire as to the connection? Leukemia was discovered in my sister … More Pedicures and Painful Memories
Ever have one of those days where you feel as though Murphy has taken up residence with you and is planning a one-mad catastrophe? Does it seem as though this unilateral wrecking ball has been given permission to assert control over every situation because we are so preoccupied with the impending initial disaster and the … More When life kicks the stuffing out of you
One is the loneliest number that you’ll ever doTwo can be as bad as oneIt’s the loneliest number since the number one No is the saddest experience you’ll ever knowYes is the saddest experience you’ll ever know‘Cause one is the loneliest number that you’ll ever knowOne is the loneliest number even worse than two, yeah … More Lonely v. Alone
Have you ever experienced a nightmare of such magnitude that you were startled awake by the inability to obtain air into your lungs? Your anatomy seems to be reorganizing itself, making your chest an honorary part of your back due to the enormous amount of pressure weighing on you. Over the past 25 years, I … More Please take it away
When God's plan isn't obvious 