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 […]
Something Needed To Change
“What’s wrong with me?” I asked myself in a frustrated and condemning tone. I had forgotten an appointment and missed an important call that morning, so that same question had popped into my head more than once. But it wasn’t just a question, it was an assumption, a label of defect I slapped on myself […]
Why Do I Feel So Empty?
It was a source she’d come to depend on. A place she went to get her needs met, but it was never enough. Every day she came back for more. Filling her jar with water, the woman looked up and heard a man asking her for a drink. Then he offered her something in return: […]
I’m Breaking Up With Perfect
Have you ever been in a relationship you knew was bad but didn’t know how to end it? Whether it is a friend who betrayed us, a boyfriend who ignored us, or a coworker who undermined us, unhealthy relationships are bad for the soul. But there is one relationship that steals potential from all of our ther relationships—including our relationship with ourselves […]
Instead of Giving In…
I’ve always admired people who never give in. You know, the ones who don’t consider defeat when they blow it? I wish I were that brave. But honestly, I tend to beat myself up a little when I fall short of the woman I want to be, or the woman God is calling me to be. Like […]