by Georgia Shaffer | Feb 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
Understanding the difference between empathy and sympathy can make all the difference for people who are hurting. “I thought I was supposed to be sympathetic,” you may be wondering. “Isn’t being sympathetic enough?” When you are...
by Georgia Shaffer | Feb 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
In 2017 I spent a week with two women whose lives were in danger because of their work for Jesus. While each woman had credible threats on her life, they both had little, if any, anxiety. They continued to concentrate on the task they each felt called to do. I walked...
by Georgia Shaffer | Jan 29, 2019 | Stories
Spring is upon us and so are the weeds. I often hear inexperienced gardeners make comments like, “Will I ever get ahead of the weeds? They keep popping up.” While we might yearn for a weed-free garden, the reality is we will never experience it this side...
by Georgia Shaffer | Jan 22, 2019 | Stories, Uncategorized
It’s the first month of the new year and maybe you’ve committed to losing a few pounds. But even the best intentions to eat well and exercise can be sabotaged by last year’s emotional trash. Emotional trash is any negative thoughts, feelings and attitudes such as...
by Georgia Shaffer | Jan 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
For a time, I was in danger of compromising my Christian principles with a guy I was dating. As a writer and speaker for singles, I knew the consequences of crossing that line. I understood God’s will is to keep sexual intimacy within the confines of marriage....
by Georgia Shaffer | Jan 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
My home sits on a hill. On many autumn days, I can see the fog hanging heavily in the valley below, like in this picture I took from my front lawn in late October. I have a clear view, but the people living in the valley can see only a few feet in front of them,...
