I think my parents would say that for the most part, I was “a good girl” growing.” Whew! Don’t we want our children to be “good.” But what does being good really mean? If you’re like me, you think “being good” equals being obedient. Isn’t that what you’re looking for when you tell your children to…
If you’d known me growing up you would have seen a girl who could comfortably play the piano and organ in front of large groups of people, who could stand in front of groups and give presentations with little to no fear, and who thrived on memorizing lines and performing in plays and musicals. If…
Are you blessed and happy? Do you want to be? If you’re like me, you’re thinking . . . doesn’t everybody? Looking around it’s easy to draw the conclusion that happiness is the result of our circumstances and desires aligning. But Jesus answer to finding happiness is very different. How to be Blessed and Happy Very…
I’m a first-born rule follower. I like rules. I understand rules. Rules make sense. If you do A and B happens and you definitely don’t do X if you want to prevent Y from happening. It’s simple like math. Rules are black and white. And following the rules pleases people . . . especially parents, teachers,…
This year was going to be different. You wanted balance. Time to exercise. Time to read. Time to relax. Time to be still. God’s wants us to enjoy balance because it models His character. God put balance and order in creation. The earth is exactly the right distance from the sun, and has the perfect combination…
One of the hard parts about being still and knowing God is that you and I are accustomed to being busy. We like filling our days with activity and our minds with information. I’m busy doing and I love it. If I’m not doing . . . I’m sitting on the couch with the television on,…
You need stillness. It’s important for your faith and your health! But being still is almost impossible. It is for me and maybe it is for you too! With technology, appliances, entertainment, etc – noise is a constant in most homes, workplaces, and whatever method you use to get from one to the other. In…
When I began The Faith Project I had no idea where the adventure would lead me. In the first post of the year, I shared two basic commandments for the year: To grow in faith and love for God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; with a desire to be completely devoted to Him in heart, soul, mind,…
This has been a hard month. I knew it would be. Humility was hard. But for me, patience has been harder. It seems like I’ve been challenged and come up short again and again. So, if you’re struggling with where you fall on the patience scale, you are not alone! Here’s a quick recap of…
Ooh, you’re angry. You want to let them have it . . . a full-blown verbal attack. Or even better, you could tell your friends. Really, people should know. It could protect them in the future. And it would feel so good. Because . . . well, this was just wrong and you’re furious! I understand. I’ve been…
Norman Vincent Peale said, “Change your thoughts and you change your world.” I’m not sure I completely agree with that, but I do believe changing your thoughts will change your attitude and that will definitely change your view of the world. So… If you want to be more patient you have to stop thinking impatience. Things…
Home – the place you can let relax and be yourself. And because everyone is relaxed and just being themselves. Home is also the place where you need the most patience. Seriously . . . no one can try your patience like the people you live with. Isn’t it interesting that patience and kindness are the first words…
I don’t like to wait and I really don’t like to be late. Maybe you can relate. Waiting messes with plans and ruins schedules. And most of us are scheduled. Too much to do in too little time. That’s life. Busy. I was all set to start a post the other morning when our internet went down….
It’s your dream. Your heart’s desire. A Job. A Spouse. A Child. A Home. A Friend. A Purpose. It’s a crisis. Your life feels fragile. A Sudden Illness. A Broken Relationship. A Major Loss. A Rebellious Child. It’s a long-term problem. You’re starting to feel hopeless. An Overwhelming Debt A Crisis in Weight Management A…
I’m overwhelmed by God’s patient love for countless reasons, but there’s one time that stands out in my mind and flattens me. Years ago, I had a want. It wasn’t a bad want. In fact, I would say it was a good want. But it was not something God wanted for me. At least not at that…
Are you patient? How about in traffic? With your kids? When you’re waiting in line or for an appointment? If you’re like me . . . it depends on the circumstances or your mood. I know, if I’m tired or I don’t feel well. If I’m running late. If it’s the fifteenth thing that has gone…
“Patience is power. Patience is not an absence of action; rather it is “timing” it waits on the right time to act, for the right principles and in the right way.” ~Fulton J. Sheen Each month of The Faith Project has had its own set of challenges . . . freedom, love, wisdom, prayer, humility,…
I had two goals for this month-long look at humility. To have humility in my: Relationship with God To know God more . . . not about Him but Him. To sit at His feet with awe and wonder. To pay closer attention to what He is doing around me. To spend less time thinking…
They’re everywhere. You may even live with one or two or… The proud, entitled, gotta have it my way, overbearing, snooty, difficult to get along with… whatever you call them. It’s hard not to get caught up in their drama. It’s hard not to lose your temper. It’s hard not to let them rob your…
You want your children to be confident and successful. You want them to go into the world and fulfill their God-given purpose with passion and enthusiasm. You help them fulfill their hopes and dreams because you want great things for them. Where does humility fall on your list of things you want for them? And…
Are you a humble spouse? Is your spouse humble? No one is humble consistently but let’s talk about why it’s important. So, let me ask you again… Are you a humble spouse? It seems like a trick question, doesn’t it? If you answered, “yes, I am” – we probably need to talk. If “no,” –…
