I’m sitting in the living room of a lake house on a weekend getaway with a group of women. The room smells like pancakes and maple syrup. A small circle of us are curled up in our pajamas, savoring the last of our coffee and a few moments of conversation. I listen intently to what’s…
In my own journey to self-acceptance and finding my worth in who God says I am, I tried to find my worth in so many different ways. It started with thinking the perfect body would make me feel confident. People would think that I was really awesome and fun and amazing to be around if…
Have you met your inner critic? Let me assure you, she’s there. She’s the little demon on your shoulder, the whisper in your ear, the voice of shame and self-judgment that gets in your face, especially on hard days. Your house will never look that good, no matter what you do. Why would she want…
“But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy.” (Titus 3:4-5 NIV) I exhale audibly as this verse sinks into my mind, and I’m released momentarily from my perfectionist tendencies. I’m reminded that it’s not my striving,…
We’ve all heard the saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” We’re probably all well aware that this is a false statement. We’ve been hurt by the power of someone else’s words, carelessly spewed from unkind lips. A more complete and accurate statement about the power of words…
When was the last time I ate? Have. No. Idea. Can I survive on four hours of sleep? I am. How am I feeling? I’m not sure. Is that important? This Q&A goes on and on inside my head, reminding me of the many ways I have neglected and overlooked myself. In a culture where…