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 […]
It Ruined My Perfect Day (but it just might Make Your Summer)
We were immersed in a sea of families feasting, laughing, and basking in the sun-drenched French countryside. From our picnic blanket, we saw more families canoeing, rappelling the cliff face, and strolling arm in arm. And it made me sick. We’d been in France long enough to know most had never heard the Gospel of […]
Stretched to Be a Blessing
Last week, I wrote about אשר, a Hebrew word we translate “blessed”,“happy”, or “righteous”. At it’s core, it’s a picture of being held in the teeth, stretched, and straightened. I said that straightening under pressure is what Jesus meant when He said “blessed”. And that’s true. That is the core of the word, the […]
Is this the Blessing You Expected? Me Neither
Do you ever look at your life and ask yourself, “Is this what I signed up for”? For decades, I chased the elusive promise of “blessing”. I wrestled with God, unwilling to let go until He blessed me. The results have been…unexpected. More and more lately, I’ve thought “This isn’t what I signed up […]
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 You’re Reading this, You’re my Competitor. Here’s Why:
I caught two thieves in the act. They conspired to deceive me even while appearing to be enemies. These two thieves are comparison and complacency. Comparison robs you by shining the spotlight on what isn’t. Whether you’re comparing expectations to reality, or your reality to someone else’s, comparison is the thief of joy. Complacency […]
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 […]