I walked into the library with my four kids. Before we even stepped off the entrance mat, my little cuties informed me simultaneously of their need to use the bathroom. I don’t know why I’m inconvenienced by this request. Everyone is entitled to go potty. I just don’t delight in the adventure that is the…
“Be an encourager. The world has plenty of critics already.” ~Dave Willis I’m an encourager. It’s just what I do. I don’t have to conjure up uplifting words to share–they come naturally. Because encouragement comes easily to me, I’ve never thought it was a big deal. I’ve taken spiritual gifts assessments multiple times, and each…
“Preach the gospel always, if necessary use words.” ~St. Francis of Assisi I’m a therapist at a hospital. Recently, we had an irritable, uncooperative patient who was putting everyone on her floor on edge. She yelled at every staff member who came into her room. She not-so-politely asked me to leave and not return. At…
A number of years ago, I found myself feeling bored and restless. I was actively involved in my church, taking care of my family, serving at my children’s school, and spending time with other Christian women in a small group Bible study. These activities were all worthwhile, yet my sense of discontentment remained. Was there something…
“Is Santa real?” At some point, every child asks this question. And it was so much easier for me to answer it when my kids were little. I would just ask them, “What do you think?” and they would respond emphatically, “Yes!” with grins and shining eyes. But this year, when they ask, I have…
The Christmas holidays were fast approaching, and I needed to come up with a special project for the small group who met in my home once a month. We tossed around several ideas, but none of them seemed to fit the longing to do something extra special. Everyone agreed to think it over and bring…