3 Lies You Need to Stop Believing

3 Lies You Need to Stop Believing

It started with a lie. I’m so angry! My friend said. I didn’t need to hear her words to know what she was feeling. Her body language, tone, and her “entire being” announced it. She was unmistakably upset. But nearly as soon as we began to talk, I realized...
3 Reasons Resistance in Life is Good for You

3 Reasons Resistance in Life is Good for You

Have you ever felt like time was standing still? I’m pretty sure time slowed to a crawl over the weekend when I begrudgingly went to the gym. There were a number of things I felt like doing but instead opted to do what I knew was good for me.  I’d made it to the last...
5 Things to Remember about God when life is tough

5 Things to Remember about God when life is tough

Surprise! But, not a surprise I wanted. Blue bubbles and the distinct smell of soap merged rather unpleasantly with the aroma of hamburger startled me when I lifted the lid covering my lunch. Just moments earlier I’d pulled the pan back out of the sink rinsed it, and...
How to be Successful at Change

How to be Successful at Change

Looking out over the lake it felt every bit like summer afternoon despite the date on the calendar. It felt more like June than mid-September. Kayakers and picnickers all seemed to be soaking in the last bit of the warm weather before the big change. A few trees have...