The signs and symptoms of codependency are often overlooked or missed. When a counselor told me: “You are codependent. You should read this book... ", denial kicked in. Nobody wants a label, least of all in front of the person who has wounded you. My husband sat there nodding with a smug look on his face. This ... read more
Is lack of confidence holding you back?
Most people, if not all, will experience self-doubt and a lack of confidence at some point in their lives. This is perfectly normal. A chronic, debilitating lack of confidence that shackles you, is not. Confidence is believing in your abilities and your self-worth, it is a product of our self-worth and self-esteem, which ... read more
How the armor of God provides protection for us
Do you sometimes question how the armor of God will provide protection for you in a world that is fraught with wars, natural disasters, and economic factors beyond your control? The world is full of danger and try as we may, we cannot always protect ourselves. We need God. A key, well-known scripture is Ephesians 6:10-18 ... read more
How to set up your blog for reward
By now you should have completed Part 1 of How to start a blog for reward. It is crucial to have a good idea of what your blog is about before you outlay time and finance. Now comes the more technical part but bear with me, we can do this one step at a time. This blog post contains Affiliate links which means I may earn ... read more
Start a blog for reward: Before you begin
Welcome to the first of 3 posts in the series "Start a Blog for Reward". Does the idea of a blog interest you but you have no idea what it entails? Since I started The Wateringwell, I have been asked two questions countless times. Firstly, how do you get started? Secondly, can you make money from a blog? I try and ... read more
How to love as God loves: His love never fails
It is February, with Valentine's Day right in the middle, and I thought it a good time to talk about love. However, a little research made me more aware than ever of the breach between God's love and the worldly love that we have come to know. Most definitions of love are vague and non-descriptive. Every article you read ... read more
The Power of Prayer: How to pray effectively
Do you believe there is power in prayer? Our prayers should control our lives, not the other way round. God loves it when we pray and prayer costs nothing. It is one of the few free things in the world and yet it has the highest returns. In the post Conversations with God, we discussed how to have a Quiet Time (QT), of ... read more
Conversations with God: Steps to a better quiet time
Quiet Times or conversations with God, are a deeply personal and intimate time between you and Him. There is no prescription for how to do it or how long it should last, for it differs between people and from one day to the next. The important thing is that you set dedicated time aside when you are least likely to be ... read more
