What do conviction, guilt, and condemnation mean to us as Christians? And why is it important to know the difference? A certain amount of conviction or guilt is not bad when we have justifiably done wrong. However, guilt and condemnation have become a way of life for some people, sabotaging their best efforts to move on ... read more
Perseverance: When giving up is not an option
Perseverance: The ability to push through when doubt, insecurity, fear, hardship, and extended suffering, are about to derail us. Perseverance is the ability to persist in spite of discouragement, obstacles, and the toughest challenges. There are two types of perseverance: worldly perseverance, when we face the everyday ... read more
Codependency: Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms
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
