Worth is sticky like double-sided tape. Sometimes stuff flies through the air, insults, discontent, perceived rejection and it sticks. Meanwhile Jesus is on the inside reaching, embracing, abiding where no stickiness is needed. He is just there. There is no end and no beginning to Him, and it is hard to tell where He is … Continue reading #FiveMinuteFriday: Worth
Good morning! If its not morning when you read this, it will be soon 🙂 This post is for all my friends who struggle with perfectionism in some way, shape or form. This is the real struggle from the real me. May you be encouraged. What happens when expectations of yourself are too high? When … Continue reading Perfectionism: When Expectations of Self are Too High
Thank you for visiting. Today’s post is about self-forgiveness and grace, something we all are given. It’s up to us to accept, which is not always easy. Well, for most families by now, school is out and summer is here! Next post is on just that 🙂 Here I sit on this porch to write … Continue reading Self-Forgiveness On the Porch
Welcome here! We should really have a cup of coffee sometime. I get up early, though. Just giving you a fair warning 🙂  Thank you for visiting and following. It is odd for a writer that your work is sometimes not complete until someone besides you reads it. Your presence and kind encouragement are important to me. The post on … Continue reading Everyday Miracles
Good morning, this inspiration could not wait. My follow-up to the last perfectionism post will be Tuesday. But this …Â Walking in my neighborhood yesterday and watching all the trees move in His wind … sharing the poem and images with you. Be blessed today. Wind obeys the wave of His hand Trees sway while standing … Continue reading His Plan: A Short Poem
Welcome Back! I missed writing to you. I went away to a missionary leadership training over the weekend, so lots happened since my last post about love. I am still rolling that around in my heart. There are so many aspects to love. As I grow into loving myself and others better, I move away … Continue reading Perfectionism is the Opposite of Self Worth
Welcome! Posting this Monday to begin our week on the right foot. Somehow wisdom is sweeter when it comes from your younger son. A little note before my story begins. Thank you for all who comment here on the blog! I enjoy reading them, and they are encouragement for me to keep putting words in … Continue reading Wisdom: A Boy and His Haircut
Welcome here on this Saturday afternoon. For us, it is Opening Day. Our youngest plays baseball, and his first game starts in a bit. If it is your first time here, feel free to peek around. There are many different topics and styles of writing here. God has led me to celebrate story, all people’s stories. Each month there will … Continue reading Blessings in the Storm
Maybe the medical receptionist was rude. She said hello to everyone by name except you. Or perhaps you posted something on Facebook and not one person liked it. Then there are days it seems all the moms in the universe have peace, and you don’t. Like the trunk of a solid tree, my feet … Continue reading When Self Worth Suffers
When I reject me I simply cannot see The God who decided My baby self unbridled Would arrive naked in this world Gifted in advance with Truth unfurled Lies seep in, finding a place to nestle Knowing ahead is a future of wrestle How will I know You While my stolen self cannot see? Falling … Continue reading Taking Stock of Our Souls: Poetry to Prepare for the New Year, 2 of 3
Julie Dibble, Speaker and Author 