Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him. Psalm 127:3 NLT Many of us have vivid memories of those early pregnancy days. Being pregnant was a time of great … well, expectation (yes, pun intended). No matter how long ago it may have been, we can still retrieve those moments during that […]
Category: mentoring
Therapy and Theology Thursday
Shame and guilt are difficult topics to articulate since the emotions are quick to come flooding out at the same time — at least, that’s how I see it. Jim Cress has a wonderful acronym: S-H-A-M-E= Self Hatred At My Expense. I hadn’t thought of it that way. This session will put many of us […]
A Few Bite-Size Morsels
To the new Mama’s in our midst … we rally in your corner, Sweet Friend. We know and understand your fatigue — the days often seem to blur from one into the next as you may find yourself constantly looking at the calendar with disbelief that so much time has elapsed, and yet, possibly feeling […]
Testimony Thursday: “Remember the Good and Call it Blessed” by Guest Writer: Debbie Johnson
Being raised as an only child in a modest home with a stay-at-home, Hispanic, Catholic Mom and a hardworking, Anglo Episcopalian WWII Veteran Dad, I grew to always love and respect God and to have a consistent, strong work ethic. These were daily observations for me during my growing up years. I was driven, dropped […]
“Bite-Size Morsels to Share With You”
I come from a genetic tree of people that love to celebrate around food and likewise show and share hospitality through that same food. On certain occasions, our doors are wide open to visitors who know they are welcome to stop on in and sit for a bit and share whatever they wish with whoever […]
Trusting God Thursday: “What Would it Look Like to Let God Have Your Dream?”
I haven’t met too many people who say they don’t have dreams for themselves. Some may deny the fact that they think on them (maybe even so far as to outline blueprints for them) for fear that onlookers would balk and point judgmental fingers. “Dreaming is a waste of time.” Sound familiar? Possibly as a […]
