Chances are, even if you’re married, you’re still searching for “the one”. Maybe you’re looking for that one job where you can make a living and make a difference. Or maybe you’re looking for the one church where you can finally experience true community. Ever wonder why? You were created to crave oneness. Not just […]
Is God Asking You to Let Go?
You’ve heard it 1.37 million times. Godly, well meaning people have said it to you. Maybe you’ve said it to other people, with the best of intentions. It always makes me wince. Here it is: “Let go, let God.” I’ve always hated this phrase without knowing why. Recently, I began asking God what was wrong. […]
“I Couldn’t Look away. I Knew I Had to Help”
You’ve heard me talk about the power of listening to God and to each other, but what difference does it make in your life? Today I’m thrilled to feature a reader who’s been putting these principles to work in her own life. Here’s what Liz wanted you to know: How do you experience God’s voice […]
She Saw Me at my Worst. Then She Spoke Four Words that Changed Everything
Have you ever let a friend see you at your worst? One instance stands out for me. Fifteen years ago, I spilled my guts to a friend about everything missing in my life. I must have sounded so pathetic and immature. But she didn’t tell me to be content. She didn’t tell me I […]
Stop their Squabbling and Take Back your Sanity
Last week I talked about how comparison poisons our relationships with other women, and how competition is the cure. But as moms, facing comparison in our hearts is just the beginning. We get to deal with it reflected in our kids too. I love my kids more than I ever thought possible…and it’s still […]
If I Had Seen this Coming, I’d’ve Run the other Way
Last week I made the case that my testimony is really our testimony. But I heard from readers who still wanted to hear specifically what God had done in my life. I realized that after telling you what’s broken about the way we usually share testimonies, I should give an example of how […]
Warning! Testimonies May Be Hazardous to Your Health!
You know the feeling: you’re listening to another woman share a powerful testimony, and your heart sinks. There’s some jealousy there, but it’s more than that. You feel guilty because you should be happy for her, disappointed you’re not experiencing the same victory, and angry it’s taking God so long to answer your prayers. Maybe […]
It Felt like a Punch to the Gut. It Turned into the Best Mother’s Day Gift Ever.
A few months ago I wrote about the time God told me to get a life. It felt like a punch to the gut. Later I realized I wasn’t the only mom who felt like she’d lost herself. Maybe you can relate. Maybe you’ve sacrificed to be there for your family, and later felt […]
Habits alone Won’t Make You Highly Effective (but this Will)
Can you relate to this scenario? My kids are supposed to develop good habits. And I’m supposed to lead by example. But the truth is, habits aren’t my strong suit. Making certain decisions once and for all sounds so freeing. But the reality of doing things the same way every time is soul-crushing for me. […]
I Cried out to God in my Disappointment. His Reply Took my Breath Away
Last week I experienced a seemingly trivial disappointment. But it was something I’d prayed for for decades, and we specifically felt God leading us to pursue this final opportunity. When the answer was “no”, it was really “never”. Devastated. In everything we’ve been through over the last year, I never cried myself to […]