We all enjoy a bit of spotlight. Have you ever read a Facebook status along the lines of “Jane is headed to the grocery store”? Okay, thanks for the update, Jane. I’m sure we’ve all cringed at a frivolous FB status or perhaps even authored one ourselves because we just needed someone to know or... Continue Reading →
How to Uproot Self-Pity
Despite the fact that I have everything I need, too often I find myself sliding down the miry slough of self-pity. What about you? Self-pity comes naturally to us all, but I think it’s a particularly tempting sin for moms of young children, since little ones require so much of us and often keep us... Continue Reading →
Why “I’m Not Cut Out for That” Doesn’t Cut It
"I’m just not cut out for that,” I’ve often caught myself saying aloud or internally when faced with a task or ministry opportunity that looks uncomfortable for me. “I’m not cut out for that” is often code for “I don’t think that particular work looks like something I would enjoy or do well.” No one... Continue Reading →