I'm leading an (in)couragers group right now for moms of teenagers. This session of (in)couragers ends on Friday so I asked the ladies in my group what they had liked most about participating ... here's what some of them said: I love how open everyone has been, how warm and welcoming, and just feeling connected to you all. It means a lot! The connection to others who know about teens since I am really new at this. Feeling like I have a new support system. Knowing I am not alone, and ... [Read More]
Content in Ourselves
As I've grappled with the question: Am I really content in Christ? I'm understanding so much of what I struggle with is rooted in a discontent with myself. I feel like Eve must have in the garden when she ate that fruit and realized suddenly she was naked. She felt shame about herself. I get that. Not just about the way my skin sags and the stretch marks across my stomach and thighs but the shame of past mistakes and bad choices. I look in the mirror and I see wrinkles and dark circles and ... [Read More]
Content in Christ
Welcome back to 31 Days of Living Well ... we left off a couple of weeks ago as life got so busy for me off line I didn't have time to keep writing online. But here we are — ready to finish up the last 10 days. In case you'd forgotten, the last post was We learn contentment. Over the next few days we'll look at contentment in Christ, with ourselves, and in this season. Ready to get started again? Great! Me too!! I keep asking myself this question: Are you REALLY content in Christ? I ... [Read More]
There Are No Orphans of God: Orphan Sunday 2013
One of my favorite songs of the past few years is "Orphans of God." There is such beauty in these words ... There are no strangers There are no outcasts There are orphans of God. So many fallen But hallelujah There are no orphans of God. Today is Orphan Sunday. While we know there are no orphans of God, no child without a Father in His kingdom, we also know there are an estimated 153 million orphans around the world. 153 million. What can we do? The numbers overwhelm. The ... [Read More]
What I Learned in October
Whew ... October is over. Traditionally, it's my favorite month. But this year, it is more of a blur. I suppose that is mostly related to the season of life I'm in. Somehow, all those years of Scott doing student ministry weren't quite as much preparation as I thought they were for the reality of having a teenager in our home. And so, without further fanfare, let's get to what I learned ... Being the mom of a teenager is the hardest thing I've ever done. My girl is fun and witty and ... [Read More]
We Learn Contentment
Waaaay back at the beginning of this series I shared one of the truths of living well: We can be content. This week, we're going to spend some time unpacking this concept and exploring what true contentment looks like in the heart, mind, and life of a believer. Paul wrote in his letter to the Philippians: Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, ... [Read More]
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