Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com “Sure, I’d love to help!” Not really, but I don’t want to sound rude. “Yes, I have plenty of time to work on that last-minute project!” I’m going to have to work overtime now because I’m swamped. Ugh. “I’m so sorry I hurt your feelings.” Why are you soContinueContinue reading “Walk the Talk”
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Word Crimes
inspired by Psalm 51 and War of Words by P.D. Tripp Have mercy on me, O God,because you are hesed.I’m counting on your faithfulness,mercy, and steadfast loveto delete my sinful words andto wash my mouth out with soap. Not just my mouth,but also my heart attitude.You are the one who’s most offendedalthough others have been slicedContinueContinue reading “Word Crimes”
Ditch the Baggage
If you’re anything like me, you’ve made resolutions to lose weight, do devotions daily, save more money, be nicer to your family, and have a home-cooked meal on the table every night by 5:30. While there’s nothing wrong with those resolutions, if you’re anything like me, you’ve already broken at least one of them—and we’reContinueContinue reading “Ditch the Baggage”
Overcoming Writer’s Block–Book Review
Overcoming Writer’s Block: The Writer’s Guide to Beating the Blank Page by Marcy Pusey is anything but the usual just-push-through-it dribble that most books with similar titles spout. It’s practical in so many ways—and not just for writing! Marcy tackles the psychology of creative blocks, which is applicable in so many areas of life. IContinueContinue reading “Overcoming Writer’s Block–Book Review”
Satisfaction Is in the Sanctuary
I used to be a complainer. I mean, like really. In spite of the sign I still (as an empty nester) have in my house that says No Whining. I complained to fellow worship team members about having to get up so early on a Sunday morning. (And totally missed the irony of that.) IContinueContinue reading “Satisfaction Is in the Sanctuary”
Adult(ish) Children
“Mum, I thought parenting kids would get easier as they got older,” I exclaimed one day in desperation about my 20-something girls. After she quit laughing, she asked, “Why on earth would you think that?” Fair question. We raise our kids to be independent, but then when they try to exert this independence, we pushContinueContinue reading “Adult(ish) Children”
Role Reversal—Caring for Our Caretakers
“I know what you need! A sticker chart,” I exclaimed! My mum had just come home from her first knee surgery and was struggling with her physical therapy exercises. I hadn’t homeschooled for 14 years for nothing. I printed up a little chart, dug up some stickers, and she was as motivated as a toddlerContinueContinue reading “Role Reversal—Caring for Our Caretakers”
Introducing the Midlife Faith Group!
A few months ago, I had the privilege of being interviewed by Angie Baughman on her podcast Steady On. We chatted about all kinds of life stuff, especially what happens when we get to the middle-aged stage of life (defined by many as ages 40-65ish). I’m pretty sure I had a moment and totally forgotContinueContinue reading “Introducing the Midlife Faith Group!”
Behind the Mask of Health Mania
As we begin a new year, we often make goals or resolutions to improve our physical health—lose weight, exercise more, eat better, cook at home more, cut out sugar, etc. But we often forget about those goals before the end of the month. While there’s nothing wrong with improving our physical health and nothing wrongContinueContinue reading “Behind the Mask of Health Mania”
How to Forgive
Forgiveness is good and necessary. But it is HARD!! And as an intangible idea, it’s difficult to navigate. It’s funny how hurtful words raged once can echo through the memory like a kid shouting in a tunnel, yet words of forgiveness whispered quietly on our knees need to be repeated to be remembered sometimes. AsContinueContinue reading “How to Forgive”
Bethany LaShell 