Category Archives: empowerment

Are You Backing Into a Tomb? Lazarus Come Forth!

The Lord’s promise is if we were to wake and find ourselves sitting in darkness that He would be the light that shines to bring us through. Sometimes life causes us to back into a dead place. Maybe we think God has forgotten us or that we have made too many mistakes to fulfill ourContinue reading “Are You Backing Into a Tomb? Lazarus Come Forth!”

Don’t Allow Someone’s Rejection Define You!

It’s pretty common for women who have been in an abusive relationship to continually place their worth and value outside of themselves. Part of the abuse cycle is practically begging the abuser to want you, and part of their abuse is to reject you. This is especially true if the abuser is a narcissist. IContinue reading “Don’t Allow Someone’s Rejection Define You!”

You Are NOT What Others Say You Are!

Doesn’t it seem like these days no matter what we do there is always someone who is unhappy about it? We’ve talked about differing opinions before. They are a dime a dozen (maybe with inflation a quarter a dozen)! We are our own self, a reflection of God’s unique creation. Even in community doesn’t itContinue reading “You Are NOT What Others Say You Are!”

You Are Like a Diamond: Multi-Faceted!

Have you ever asked yourself the question, “What is my purpose in life?” You do have one. We all do! This world would never be the same without you. Your purpose is as unique as the gifts you bring to the earthly and heavenly table. Consider this though; you are multi-faceted just like a diamond!Continue reading “You Are Like a Diamond: Multi-Faceted!”

What To Do When Life Brings Trials. Six Ways To Get Through the Hard Stuff!

Psalm 91:1 “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High     will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.” Everyone goes through trials. There is no escaping them if you live in this world. Sometimes they are harder than others but there will always be something. It’s what we endure while living in aContinue reading “What To Do When Life Brings Trials. Six Ways To Get Through the Hard Stuff!”

To Thy Own Self Be True (Re selfing Yourself!)

As I pondered what I would like to give up for Lent, a very important issue came into my focus and mind. I really believe God drew this to me and I feel “we” have decided upon this one. I’m going to give up caring what other people think of my decisions and I’m goingContinue reading “To Thy Own Self Be True (Re selfing Yourself!)”

How To Develop “Thicker Skin”: Five Ways

Have you ever had someone tell you that you need thicker skin, meaning that you are too sensitive and respond to insult way too easy? If so, I totally get it! Before I continue, I want to suggest you embrace your sensitivity and all of the good things about it. If you are sensitive itContinue reading “How To Develop “Thicker Skin”: Five Ways”

Bear Your Soul

I’m not sure if this blog post is education or expression. Maybe it’s a little bit of both of them. That would not be altogether a bad thing, would it? Expression is important to us, especially when we direct it toward God. He listens and hears even when others pass us over. In fact, HeContinue reading “Bear Your Soul”

Don’t Compromise the Dream!

I want to encourage you today, as someone who is once again climbing back up to where my dream is. I want to inspire you  as someone who has lost the fabric threads of her dream over and over again and yet is still willing to keep on threading. I know it hurts to loseContinue reading “Don’t Compromise the Dream!”

Freedom from Guilt and Shame

It’s a miracle that we get through this life as an intact person when we are attacked almost daily with the haunting of the things which have occurred in our lives. It’s not just about the things which have happened TO us, or things we have done to others, but even more about the wayContinue reading “Freedom from Guilt and Shame”