It seems that people think, when we forgive others, we are letting them off the hook and they are getting away scot-free. Our minds scream: justice should be done, the person should be taught a lesson and punished for their indiscretion. But forgiving is not letting a person get away without judgment because we are not ... read more
True friendship is a priority in our lives
"Sometimes we underestimate the value of true friendship until we hit a crisis". I wrote these words in August 2018. Before the pandemic. Before our lives were tipped over in the worst possible way. Little did I know how deeply they would resonate 18 months later. If there is one thing we have learned since then, ... read more
Do you make time for hobbies?
Do you have time for hobbies or do you feel it is a guilty pleasure? We saw in "The Proverbs 31 woman today" that she took time out to sew for her own pleasure. So it would seem that God's word is in favor of us enjoying an activity for relaxation and enjoyment, as long as it doesn't cause us to neglect Christ and our ... read more
The Proverbs 31 woman in today’s world
Do you read Proverbs 31 and think it is a ridiculously high standard for anybody to achieve? The Proverbs 31 woman is probably one of the most talked-about women in the Bible. She is often made out to be the epitome of the perfect Christian woman which doesn't always go down so well. We compare and feel ... read more
Becoming a Memorable Woman
There are several women I have come across in my life, who have left a lasting impression on me. Some of them are famous, some not so much, others not at all. Regardless, they have impacted my life in such a profound way that I will never forget them. They are the women who have inspired me, helped form my thinking, ... read more
Overcome low self-esteem and live confidently
Low self-esteem was my companion for most of my life. I loathed doing self-evaluation questionnaires. There was always that dreaded question in an interview: what are your strengths? I honestly could never think of any. If something did come to mind, I would put the thought out of my head immediately, thinking it would be ... read more
Encountering God in Everyday Life
Have you ever had a personal encounter with God? Do you know what it means or even that it is possible today in our everyday lives? God wants to bless and communicate with His people and we need to be ready. It is especially important when we are feeling wrung out, depressed, confused or any other myriad of emotions. He ... read more
Letting go and moving on from past hurt
In our post Trusting God in the midst of suffering, we talked about trusting God during painful experiences in our lives. You may be in that place right now, where you feel completely numb, where the pain is so deep, you cease to feel. If this is you, then take a look at the post here and be encouraged that God is with you ... read more
