Friends Are the Flowers of Life

Here are a few verses to reinforce the  concepts of true friendship. I don’t know about you, but every once in a while I need to do an attitude check to make sure I’m being a good friend!  Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends. ~ ProverbsContinueContinue reading “Friends Are the Flowers of Life”

The Mask of Social Media Perfection: Mask Series #2

We all do it. We all post picture-perfect family gatherings, gourmet meals, and clean kitchens.  But what lies behind the mask of perfection is the fear that our imperfections will lead to rejection. Somehow, this social media craze has created the idea that only perfect people can be happy or that only perfect people canContinueContinue reading “The Mask of Social Media Perfection: Mask Series #2”

Crew: Anchor Series #4

Who’s your crew? You know, your people, your tribe, your group.  A large ship can’t sail with just a captain; it needs a crew, and everyone needs to do his or her job well. Real life is the same; we are not meant to do everything—literally or metaphorically—ourselves. God created us with a rich diversityContinueContinue reading “Crew: Anchor Series #4”

Authenticity

Many years ago, I had a close friend. Our kids played together. We worshiped together. We complained about our husbands together. We homeschooled together. We had coffee together. I thought we were best friends. Then she started pulling back. She didn’t always answer her phone when I called. She started being busy when I triedContinueContinue reading “Authenticity”