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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Hazardous Conditions Ahead!
I just wanted to kayak through the spider lilies. A section of the Catawba River about half an hour from me has the largest concentration of Rocky Shoals Spider Lilies in the world during May and June every year. I’ve paddled this section several times before, and the water level is usually quite low, causingContinueContinue reading “Hazardous Conditions Ahead!”
The Gratitude Journal
Research shows that having an attitude of gratitude has many positive emotional AND physical benefits. Need help getting started? I’ve got you covered for the next month! Weekly verses on thankfulness, daily practices, and 28 unique questions PLUS 7 BONUS days in 72 full-color pages. Only $4.99 for the PDF! Want a full-color paperback withContinueContinue reading “The Gratitude Journal”
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”
Embrace the Grace
Growing up in church, I thought all pastors’ families were supposed to be perfect. At least, that was what was to be portrayed. They were always smiling, always serving, always hospitable, and the children were always obedient (insert adult eye roll). And I don’t know how I acquired the false idea that some sins wereContinueContinue reading “Embrace the Grace”
Everyone Loves a Road Trip
Everyone loves a good road trip—the freedom of the open road, escaping the everyday chores staring us in the face at home, and the novelty of experiencing new places. Sometimes the destination is unknown and everything about the trip becomes a chance to explore new vistas along the way. Or kids bounce up and downContinueContinue reading “Everyone Loves a Road Trip”
Sticky and Sweet: Church Relationships
“It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.” Although Charles Dickens was referring to mid 19th-century England, I suspect many of us could say the same about our relationships within the organized church. We all know that the church should be a refuge, a hospital for sinners and the weary, yetContinueContinue reading “Sticky and Sweet: Church Relationships”
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”
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”
The Mask of False Happiness
As we wrap up 2020 (who’s breathing a sigh of relief with me?), it’s a good time to reflect on our emotional health. One of the masks we women tend to don frequently is the mask of false happiness. Now, there’s nothing wrong with faking it till you make it occasionally, but we’re not meantContinueContinue reading “The Mask of False Happiness”
Bethany LaShell 