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Are You Unequally Yoked?

Have you ever felt that you were the one holding it all together and others weren't doing their part? Guess what. That's how it's supposed to be. I know it can feel frustrating, but isn't that what Christ invited us to do? "Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for...

The Courage of Joy

Here's the scene. It's a winter evening. Kids are bundled up in their coats and hats.Mom and Dad are smiling as they guide the children into the car.They are all excited on their way to grandma and grandpas for Christmas Eve.Mom scans the radio stations and finds...

Is My Perspective Accurate?

A few years ago a study by the Boston College found that intractable conflicts stem from misunderstanding motivation. This study explored conflicts between rival groups. Researchers interviewed Palestinians and Israelis in the Middle East, and Republicans and...

Grief

Grief affects us mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The holidays have constant reminders of tradition and cheer and happiness. This provides much of the fun, joy, and celebration. Yet this is exactly what reinforces feelings of loss. It's just hard....

Is Your Gratitude Laced with Shame?

"You should be grateful" "Go ahead. Say thank you" "You better be grateful for all I'm doing for you." Sound familiar? It usually begins when you are very young. And you're not alone. In November we take the time to at least pay lip service to gratitude. But is your...

Self-Care or Self-Compassion

Self-care vs. Self'-compassionIs there a difference? How I see it:Self care is taking time for yourself and seeing to your own needs.Filling your cup so that you are giving from the excess of your full cup and are never depleted.Self care is important and giving...

Guilt vs. Shame

Guilt vs Shame. What's the difference? Have you ever thought of it? Brené Brown says that guilt, even though it is uncomfortable, can be a great motivator. Guilt can motivate us to do good and be good. It is behavior based. Guilt on the other hand is destructive. It...

Balance

Perhaps BALANCE in your life isn't a choice between motherhood, parenting, work, service, volunteer, etc. etc. A Tree gives much. It provides shade, fruit, wood, beauty, climbing fun. But a tree cannot give until it first receives. A tree must receive water,...

Being Attached to Your Negative Stories

Are you emotionally attached to your negative stories?Perhaps the real reason you can't get over that addiction or ailment or situation......is that there is something inside of it that you have taken on as your identity? That you are holding onto?For Example:I have...

Giving and Receiving

Is it possible that you have a hard time receiving because you have a hard time giving? I know, you are always giving.You give your time and your talentsYou work to provide.You teach your families.You cook and clean.You serve in the community.You give because it needs...
Satan’s Lie: Sharing Your Joy Will Make Others Feel Bad

Satan’s Lie: Sharing Your Joy Will Make Others Feel Bad

One of the Adversary's lies: "I can't share my joy because it would make someone else feel bad." In preparation for teaching my Joyful Heart Mastery class this week, I was pondering about some of the lies that Satan will tell us. One I have heard many times, is that...

What is Your Relationship With TIME?

What is Your Relationship With TIME?

In recent years, many financial gurus speak about the importance of addressing one's personal relationship with money. Often the stories we tell ourselves can keep us pour almost like a self-fulfilling prophecy. For example feeling unworthy or that money is bad, evil,...

WHERE Do You Feel Your Emotions?

WHERE Do You Feel Your Emotions?

Have you ever paid attention to where in your body you might physically feel an emotion? Think about when you are excited or nervous...How does your body react? Heart beats faster, palms get sweaty, etc.What about when you are scared? or embarrassed? Do you feel it...

Learning to Honor My Feelings

Learning to Honor My Feelings

(announcement at the end...) I never allowed myself to feel anger.I believed that it was not right to feel anger - That it was wrong to feel angry and would not allow myself to do so.What I didn't realize was that I was actually reframing my anger as disappointment,...

What is an Emotional Spin?

What is an Emotional Spin?

I was in an emotional spin the other day. We are going through a season of change and spins tend to happen. (my oldest is moving away 😭🥳😭🥳) Emotional spins are like storms: they might be mild or torrential. A mild storm might be brewing just under the surface. At that...

Time to Come Back to You

Time to Come Back to You

Friends, I have enjoyed my hiatus from fb. Rather joyful actually. Yet I have been feeling the call to return to you. The last few months have been full of growth….… lots of hard … lots of fabulous. I am so grateful for it all and I'm excited for the good I feel on...

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