Last week on my Spiritual Legacy Facebook page, Jana asked for some practical pointers on how to love your enemy. (See Matthew 5:43-44.) That’s an important topic if you’re wanting those who watch your life to learn about your faith. First off, I don’t think you can begin to love
Jenny sat across from me and complained again about how her kids don’t like coming over to visit because her house is always a mess. I knew Jenny was a pack rat. She had lived through the Great Depression as a child and feared being without. And yes, her house
There he was. Resident evil. The enemy … sound asleep inside her tent. Jael had seen him coming from a distance and offered her tent as a place for Sisera to rest after the latest battle. She’d even obeyed his command to stand in the tent doorway and tell anyone
Sigh. Mother’s Day can leave a person with a variety of emotions to sort through. Perhaps you have lots of wonderful memories of your mother. And perhaps you don’t. Either way, you don’t want to waste your mom memories. When you learn how to position both your positive and negative
When was the last time you came out of an argument where both you and the other person felt heard, validated, and could explore alternative solutions? Yep, I thought it’d been awhile. Me too. Today I’m going to show you how you can argue less and be heard more. Because
Three different people sat in my office last week, each at separate times and for various reasons. Yet all had the same problem, or so they thought. Someone—not the same someone in each case—had ticked them off, and that someone became their problem. I’m sure you can relate. How many
Don’t you just hate waiting? Who wants to wait to see the conflict resolved, or wait until you can afford a new car when you need one now or wait to have God’s promises fulfilled in your life? You’re part of the fast-food generation, and you want instant gratification. Don’t
So . . . here’s the latest post in a series to help you nurture your spirit—a very important part of spiritual self-care. And today we’re lookin’ at six different ways to nurture your spirit through worship. And no, this isn’t an all warm, sparkly post. There are a
Yesterday I was trying to figure out what to blog about and remembered the thankfulness lesson in Notting Hill. It’s one of the best take-away memories from the film. When Anna Scott, the most famous movie star in the world, has dinner with her friend William’s family, a challenge is
So . . . someone you know feels like garbage and you want to help, but you aren’t sure how to do so. Perhaps a spiritual hug is needed along with a physical one. Christ followers are called to encourage others (see 2 Corinthians 13:11 and 1 Thessalonians 5:11). And