Do you struggle with perfectionism? Join Shawn in week four of Living With Unmet Desires as we uncover four snares we can fall into when we seek the approval of others. … [Read more...] about The Paralyzing Pursuit of Perfection
waiting
Waiting for the Ripeness
"And He made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times will have reached their fulfillment—to bring all things in heaven and on earth together under one head, even Christ."Ephesians 1:9-10 (New International Version)One of the best things about growing up in Congo was having fresh fruit. I mean, … [Read more...] about Waiting for the Ripeness
When It Doesn’t Seem Like Anything Is Happening
"Jesus said to them, 'My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I, too, am working."'John 5:17 (New International Version)Hey girlfriends,I just wanted to remind all of us that even when it doesn't seem like anything is happening, our God is busying Himself with our every step. There have been and will continue to be seasons in our lives in which it seems that nothing is changing. We … [Read more...] about When It Doesn’t Seem Like Anything Is Happening
Doors
"To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open." Revelation 3:7 (NIV)I was standing out in the upstairs' hallway shouting through the bathroom door."Honey, you have to turn the knob to unlock the door."I couldn't tell if I had gotten my child's … [Read more...] about Doors
What I Can Expect
In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation. Psalm 5:3 (NIV)I love mornings in the spring. The trees in my neighborhood have dressed themselves in wonderful shades of green. The air is cool, but no longer has a nip in it. Aerobic exercise is not hard to achieve walking the hills around me. I generally delight in the … [Read more...] about What I Can Expect
