We called her Queen of the Shelter because when we went to adopt her, she sat on a high shelf in the cat room. We walked in the door. She stood up to greet us, two strange people. Then with great dignity, she stepped down from the shelf, went over
I don’t care who they are, no one knows what they don’t know. Yet many people choose to teach or preach what they do know before realizing the extent of what they don’t. Three topics that are guaranteed to get folks’ blood boiling are politics, religion, and horses. There are
By Janelle Alberts – For strong, smart, critical-thinking Christian women, Valentine’s Day can be a lot of pressure. We throw our shoulders back, chin up, and ridicule the silliness of all that sentiment. Affection. Overkill. We’re too smart for that. We know we stand a chance only if we stick
By Amy Layne Litzelman – “So commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these words of mine. Tie them to your hands and wear them on your forehead as reminders. Teach them to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are
By Kathy Howard – Years ago, country singer Clint Black wrote and recorded a song titled “Something that We Do.” Whether he intended it or not, the lyrics reflect a principle about the nature of love taught in the Bible. Here are a few lines of the song: I remember
By Toni Birdsong – Ah, the resolution parade is in full swing. Everyone has at least one or two, or seven. There’s no doubt that with each year that passes, our “list” of things we hope to accomplish either bears down on us or whispers kindly “let’s get going.” But
This sample devotion is excerpted from God Is My Refuge: 12 Weeks of Devotions and Scripture Memory for Troubled Times by Kathy Howard. From financial need and illness to loss and broken relationships every Christian woman encounters difficulties. Most believe God can help, but many don’t know where to go
By Heather Duzan, CPCC – Most of us who have been married a long time experience the periodic “favorite bathrobe” syndrome. You know, SO familiar, SO comfortable, so, so, WORN… We can get into “rut” before we know it all the zing and sizzle of our dating years are no
Completely You: Lifestyle By Stella Katsipoutis for Completely You – Most likely, the last thing you think about when you’re posing for your latest Facebook shot is the science behind your smile. But there’s a lot more to a smile than meets the eye. Here are 10 little-known facts that
By Lori Kempton – It’s been a long three weeks coming to the place of a diagnosis…invasive carcinoma were two words in the description. It sounds a bit ominous to me. Invasive has such an ugly feel to it. Webster’s online dictionary gives it these three definitions: 1: of, relating
By Rita Schulte – You can’t wait to hear from that special person again. Your heart flutters. You feel all tingly inside. You feel like a sixteen year old in a 50 year old hormone-deprived body. You know something is happening when you look into the eyes of that special
By Heidi McLaughlin – There is one line in Bob Dylan’s song, “Forever Young” that puts a smile on my face. “May you build a ladder to the stars and stand on every rung”. This lyric may evoke negative emotions in you, but it gets my heart pounding with excitement.
The chances are good that you’ve either read or heard of the book, “The 5 Love Languages.” It’s a New York Times #1 bestseller, and has remained on marriage bestseller lists for the past 16 years – almost unheard of. Author Dr. Gary Chapman has been pivotal in teaching practical
Ok, Ellen DeGeneres has told one of her writers to go to Costco and make some friends………but only use song lyrics! This is such a cute video and will just take a few minutes…Watch!!! Originally posted on Clayzmama.
Are you able to just say no? During client sessions, I’ve found that one area where women are frequently challenged is in setting firm boundaries. As in: “Here’s what I can do, here’s what I can’t do, and here’s what I won’t do.” Perhaps it’s based on an old habit,
“Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.” Matthew 5:23-24 I had the most bizarre,
By Amy Layne Litzelman – “This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 As I’ve been pondering the new year, one thought keeps coming: One day at a time. I know this isn’t original, but with each day it seems
By Rita Schulte – Have you ever experienced a devastating loss, been hurt beyond words, or been in deep emotional or physical pain, and some well meaning person comes along and gives you a one liner like “All things work together for good” or “It could be worse.” You probably
Learning to Live Beyond the Pain – I had a dear friend share with me today how brokenhearted she is over someone’s lies and divisive schemes. She is struggling with how to practically walk this out as a Christian. Here is my simple response. I would love to hear yours.
In my experience as a Christian speaker, Identity expert and Christian business coach,these are the top choices I believe eliminate favor from God and man. These decisions will keep you stuck in shame and prevent you from getting the clarity you need to grow profitably. I share them here with
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