I thought I was over the hurt, but as I slipped my thumb under the seal of the invitation to my 10-year college reunion I realized I had not forgiven her. During our last semester at school, harsh tones and accusing anger from a friend had been more than I could handle, especially in the middle […]
God Stood By My Side And Gave Me Strength
I sat in shock, listening to a friend describe how she had been upset with me for months. We served together on a large ministry leadership team at our church for years. Both of us had volunteered countless hours pouring our hearts and our lives into the women of our church. All the while, I assumed […]
The Powerful Gift of Being Weak { + book giveaways }
“Should I be honest?” I wondered. “What if I start crying? What if she doesn’t really have time to listen? What if she is just asking to be nice? I could keep it simple and tell her I’m fine.” There I was, standing in the lobby at church waiting for my husband, when an old […]
3 Truths To Hold Onto When Our Plans Don’t Go As Planned
I had it all planned: when they would all arrive what I needed to do beforehand how I wanted my heart to feel when they got here Not wanting to turn into “the frazzled friend” I can become when planning a get-together, I banned myself from Pinterest and my own desire for “perfect.” I planned ahead and recruited help from a friend. Together we would be prepared. Simple appetizers […]
I Don’t Really Know You, Yet I Want To
She stood in front of the stove with her back towards me. Looking down at a glass dish filled with warm chocolate goodness, I watched Michelle slice 2×2 inch squares. Carefully, she cut them just the right size so each person could get at least one brownie. Michelle is at our house almost every Monday […]