Whenever you step out in faith to be His hands and feet, the target on your back is somehow brighter. So much goes through your heart, mind, your soul. Mostly Him. Lord, help me Lord, give me the words Lord, bring the people who need Your truth Unfortunately, there is an enemy who seeks to … Continue reading Caught in the Crossfire of Good and Evil
My husband and I had friends over the night before. That didn’t happen often with my husband’s schedule and our long-distance friendships. We played cards. Two couples. Lots of alcohol. Out of the four of us, I did not know when to say when. I am sure I said things. Don’t remember. Waking up the … Continue reading Breaking Through Silent Denial of Addiction
Today we will visit the mind of a man who struggled with addiction most of his life. I had the privilege of listening to his thoughts stored on an MP3 by one of the members of his family. I will refer to him as Sam. Sam described himself as a fearful, nervous kid who found … Continue reading Hope for Those in Silent Suffering: A Series
When God makes you a sensitive person, your heart is a gathering place for many causes. Some you may have personal experience with, and some you may not. The outpouring of #metoo and #churchtoo , brave women and men speaking up and out, have opened my eyes to the mass of people with painful baggage … Continue reading Hope for Those in Silent Suffering: A Series
A couple weeks ago, I was really mad at our son. I yelled loudly, the kind that starts in the tips of your toes and doesn’t stop until its all the way off your tongue. Yes, I did this. I took my eyes off Jesus and allowed the enemy to toil and ramp up the … Continue reading Rhythms of Holiday Peace: Devotional Day 3 of 7
Today, I welcome fellow writer and sister in Christ, Dena Talmage. God placed us in the same critique group for our writing. Though we have only been together in the group a couple of times, He connected our hearts, overlapping certain paths we shared without ever knowing of each other. Today, I thank Jesus for helping … Continue reading Guest Dena Talmage: The Uninvited Visitor
The tightrope loosened. I did not need to be so careful. Marriage is the answer to loneliness and a heart’s aching for love. In fact, I had moments I could do acrobats on the tightrope. Surges of confidence in who I was as a woman. Actual joy with knowing I was chosen by a man … Continue reading The Lion and The Tightrope, 2 of 3
Julie Dibble, Speaker and Author 