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
Trusting God in the midst of Suffering
But wait. Isn’t God supposed to stop suffering? Does the Bible not say He answers prayers and is a God of love and blessings? So why is there still so much suffering in the world? And by suffering I mean that really deep pain, where you cry out to God. It is different from the frustrations and challenges we have on a daily ... read more
Boundaries are necessary for protection
Are you feeling exhausted? Angry? Victimized? Used? Resentful? Does your day seem like a never ending rush from one thing to another, trying to please everybody? Yet you still get into bed at night and can’t sleep because your head is filled with all the things you didn’t do or doubt you did well enough. And if it is not ... read more
