The turn of the year always stirs a reflective mode in me. What did I celebrate from the year just passed? More importantly, what do I wish I could change? There’s something about a new year that promises new beginnings. A do-over, of sorts. And I don’t know about you but my inbox has […]
Month: January 2012
Meeting God In the Messiness
Guest post by Beth Jones Recently I bought Jo Ann Fore’s journal, Write Where It Hurts. When it arrived, I thumbed through it with excitement. The glossy cover was beautifully decorated in green, my favorite color, and the pages were a crisp white. The journal extended an immediate invitation: Grab your black, ultra-fine Sharpie and write […]
God Confidence
Guest post by Kate Powers Most of my life I struggled with self-confidence issues. I grew up believing our family troubles were my fault, that I was too fat to be loved, and that I was a terrible writer. These false beliefs were stirred by the opinions of others that I took on as […]
God Understands Your Abuse
Guest Post by Jack Watts Father, The wounds from my abuse run deep, Creating shame, anger, and an Overwhelming sense of worthlessness That enervates every area of my life. With my mouth, I refuse to admit That this is how I see myself, But in the recesses of my soul, I wonder if my abusers are […]