From the Motls & crosswalk.comIt has been said that "striving for excellence motivates you, yet striving for perfection demoralizes you." But the tricky part is knowing the difference between the two.When I reached that phase of life when my girlfriends and I were all getting married, I ... Read More about Perfectionism
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May Give-Away
This month's give-away is a copy of the ladies' Bible study My Reflection in His Eyes: Seeing Yourself as God Sees You.Here's a snippet of what to expect from the study:“You will be called, ‘My Delight is in Her’... for the LORD delights in YOU! Isaiah 62:4 Discover what it means to be the Lord’s ... Read More about May Give-Away
Is Inadequacy a Bad Thing?
Not that we are adequate in ourselves to consider anything as coming from ourselves, but our adequacy is from God. 2 Corinthians 3:5Is inadequacy a bad thing?The answer depends on where my adequacy comes from.Our culture tells us inadequacy is a bad thing.It says self-reliance wins the day. ... Read More about Is Inadequacy a Bad Thing?
His Gentle Whisper
April's guest post at InCourageLife swirled completely unexpectedly around us. Our best prayed over, most faith-filled plans were unraveling in front of us. And not only in front of us, but publicly too. As a ministry couple much of life is lived openly, for all to see, ponder and comment on. Many ... Read More about His Gentle Whisper
Unlocking the Chains of Disappointment
Excerpt from the devotional Waiting for God to Fill the Cradle"'For I know the plans that I have for you,' declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.'" Jeremiah 29:11Everyone quotes this verse. But most people don't comment on the context. ... Read More about Unlocking the Chains of Disappointment