Every Day Cross 7/5/2023 - Whatever it may be, every parent has that one warning cue that tells their kid that they need to immediately shape up-or else. So, like you, I have a go to phrases I use to “inspire” my girls toward the appropriate behavior. Jesus on the cross... Read more
Are We Victims? 6/27/2023 - Each of us has had things happen in our lives that we didn’t choose. We’ve had a breakup in a relationship, been fired from a job, tragically lost a loved one, received bad news about our health, had a life altering incident, been taken advantage of seriously, been scammed, and the list is endless. In our culture, we call it being a victim... Read more
Deconstructing Church Hurt 6/21/2023 - If I stood before any congregation on a Sunday morning and asked for a show of hands from people who have experienced church hurt, the majority would respond. The few whose hands don’t shoot up, I’d just have to assume aren’t involved in their church enough. The truth is, it’s inevitable. An organization run entirely by sinners is bound to come with baggage... Read more
You're Just Like Your Father 6/14/2023 - “You’re just like your father.” This saying can either be good or bad…depending on many different variables. Did you have a good dad? Was he someone worth emulating? Was your dad distant? Absent? Just plain horrible?... Read more
In Love 6/7/2023 - Nancy and Jenni are soon to be mother-in-love and daughter-in-love. Here are some thoughts on in-law/stereotypically difficult relationships... Read more