Column Post by Lakin Easterling Remember how earlier, I asked you about definitions? About releasing some of them and starting with a leaf of clean paper? How’s it going so far? Are you scared, or angered, at the thought of letting go? Definitions, good or bad, can start to feel like a security blanket, or […]
Month: September 2012
When you see that solitude is not selfish
Column Post by Beth Cranford When was the last time you spent a good chunk of quality time—with yourself? I can hear some of you saying, “Ha ha, wouldn’t that be nice! But it just isn’t going to happen. At least not until my youngest child is 18!” I hear you. The idea of significant time […]
Forgiven People Forgive People
For a long time, certain triggers made me feel as if someone had poured acid; to forgive implying a gross injustice. The thorns of forgiveness rebelled against the unfairness of all. It’s hard not to harbor bitterness. For years I nurtured a dark, deep-rooted hatred for my father. I didn’t realize the volatility until one day, […]
What It (Really) Takes to Grow in Christ
For a few weeks now, I’ve hung out with some pretty neat gals as we’ve gathered together under the united effort of sharing the word about Mary DeMuth’s new book, Everything: What You Give and What You Gain to Become Like Jesus. Some call us a launch team; I call us friends who can’t help […]
Addressing the Issues No One Wants to Talk About
Women Redeemed: Addressing the Issues No One Wants to Talk About September 20th webcast spotlights Kregel’s new line of books that move women toward healing and hope This fall, Kregel Publications has released new books for women, addressing issues that are often too painful and difficult to discuss. Topics such as miscarriage, abortion and […]
How the ordinary of your story draws me in
Column Post by Lisa Easterling Your description of your here-and-now, while it may seem painfully mundane to you—well, to put it plainly, it’s a reader magnet. At least it is for me when I read the writings of others. I can’t resist. Word out your cat stretching long on the blanket beside you and the […]
How they will know we are His
Contributor Post by Glenda Harbinson My kids have a favorite book that never fails to leave us in stitches. My oldest daughter usually wins the battle over who gets to read simply because everyone loves to listen to her dramatic form. The story is about a pigeon and in the beginning pages the reader is […]
Where to run when dark voices whisper
Column Post by Laura Hyers A few weeks ago my husband was gone on a weekend retreat. The days up to him leaving were slammed with busyness and Thursday night found us getting home late to frantically do laundry and pack before we fell into bed where we got into an enormous argument. In the […]
Learning to be Unbound: Getting Started
Column Post by Lakin Easterling “Then Moses said to God, ‘If I come to the people of Israel…and they ask me, “What is his name?” what shall I say to them?’ God said to Moses, ‘I AM Who I AM.’” ~ Exodus 3:13, 14 {ESV} There’s a condition among the human race—one of curiosity, questions, and discovery. […]
When you face the fact that freedom takes work
Column Post by Beth Cranford Several months ago I read a book about insulin resistance. I was ready to lose some tummy fat, get my energy back, and feel good again. As I read, I began feeling empowered; I was feeling thinner already! This book was exactly what I needed and I was no longer […]
