My Thoughts and Stories
Personal Reflections and Fun Memories
As I reflect on my life, I realize how truly blessed I am. It was that time when I walked through great loss that I found many treasures. Though there was struggle and darkness through the way, I mostly saw light in the midst of pain. It is my hope in sharing what I’ve found that you too may be encouraged and inspired. God bless.
The Letdown After Forgiving
A friend recently lost 100 pounds. After he reached his goal, he posted on Facebook that he felt strangely letdown or empty. "Now what?" he wondered. In addition, he didn't expect that some of his old friends would treat him differently because they thought he was no...
True Guilt or Not?
Are you feeling guilty about anything? If so, the first step is to determine if your feelings are true or false guilt or both. True Guilt We experience authentic guilt when we have done something that does not meet God's standards or our own. True guilt could be...
Are You Helping or Hurting? 4 Questions to Ask
It's winter here in the northeast, and without snow the landscape is bleak. Please understand I'm not complaining, as shoveling snow and driving in icy conditions are not my favorite things. But the lack of the vibrant colors outside reminds me that for some people...
When Happy Isn’t in the Holidays
It's that time of year where television commercials and magazine advertisements overflow with what seem like only bright, happy faces. But what if you are filled with a sense of loss, uncertainty, or dread? What if you are feeling discouraged or hopeless?...
What Desires Need to Be Discarded
Sometimes our legitimate desires become warped by wrong thinking. Unless we are paying attention, we can get tangled up with our unfulfilled desires, which in turn set us up for disappointment, anger, and despair. Beth wanted a larger home with plenty of land to raise...
The Challenge of Forgiveness
One concern that singles often express is, "I've honestly tried to let go and forgive, but as soon as I see the person, I get upset again and all the bitterness returns. Does this mean I haven't forgiven them?" While we often expect forgiveness to be easy or...
Dump Your Junk
How are you doing on moving toward those goals you set last January? Are you satisfied with the progress you're making to become more organized, shed those extra pounds, spend more time with your family or get in shape? Even the best intentions to eat well, exercise,...
Ripping Out Deeply Rooted Lies
In a recent newsletter, I shared how self-limiting mindsets can keep you stuck. I also challenged you to name harmful thoughts hindering your ability to move forward. In this newsletter, we’ll discuss specific ways you can rewrite and replace your limiting mindsets...
A Letter from God
My friend Teri received an assignment in a Bible college course. She was asked to write a letter to herself from God, seal it, and not open it until the course ended seven weeks later. Re-reading her letter at the end of the course, Teri was deeply touched and could...
4 Principles to Help You Face Your Giants—and Win!
Discouragement and fear have crippled me more than I’d like to admit. As a coach, I’ve seen how these giants paralyzed others too. That’s why I’m always looking for practical tools to fight these damaging enemies. Karen Porter’s new book, If You Give a Girl a Giant,...
