Did you know when you speak to your storm the way Jesus did, you can command the waves? Just ask Natalie Grant and Charlotte Gambill, who are professing this truth across the country at the Dare to Be conference. In a night of worship and time in the Word, they are reminding women of God that that the breath of their Creator is within them. For a long season, this truth was in me, but it was buried. Buried under distraction, lies and fear. I didn't use it. I let the waves tossed me about, Continue Reading
How to Take a Fighting Stance Against Codependent, Self-Destructive Behavior
It was a hot, sultry day in July when the realization hit me. At first, I tried to deny it. The truth was painful. But I couldn’t escape its certainty. My family member was better off in my absence than he was in my presence. And as much as I wanted to fix the situation, I couldn’t. Consequences accumulated because of poor choices. Everyone close to the matter seemed to hold their breath, waiting, and then waiting some more. And despite a stark refusal to face reality, it lurked. Continue Reading
How to Find Your Way Back to Solid Ground
Not checking the whether was my first mistake. The sun was hot, the sky was bright, and by all appearances, it was a perfect beach day. We trekked toward the water with our towels, sunscreen, and a stroller full of gear. The stroller was my second mistake. We made it up the boardwalk to find large dunes of loose, dry sand. After several minutes of trying to push through grains and burning my flip-flop clad feet, we turned back toward the house. Trip number two brought more success, Continue Reading