It’s Time to Break Free: Introduction

It’s Time to Break Free: Introduction

So God created human beings in his own image. Genesis 1:27 Last month I was blessed to celebrate another beautiful year of life on this side of eternity. In doing so, I adopted a new mantra that says, “The better I get at just being me, the better I will be at...
Are you Sharpen-able? (Part 3)

Are you Sharpen-able? (Part 3)

“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” -Proverbs 27:17 “Rachel, it’s not about you all the time.” My sister yelled in frustration. I cringed in shock as she said these words to me. “Other people have things going...
Are You Sharpen-able? (Pt.2)

Are You Sharpen-able? (Pt.2)

“When Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned.” Galatians 2:11 I often wonder how Peter felt after he and the other disciples openly accepted Paul only for Paul to turn around a few verses later and rebuke him for his...
Introduction: Are you Sharpen-able?

Introduction: Are you Sharpen-able?

Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. (Proverbs 16:24) No one likes to be told areas where they could improve, especially when there have been times that someone gave “crushing criticism” masked as “constructive...
Uncomplicating Prayer Part 3

Uncomplicating Prayer Part 3

“…Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.” Luke 11:1 Not long after my time of awareness, I walked my daughter through a similar journey. “Gabby, it’s your turn to pray!” I said to my daughter as we sat around the kitchen table for...
Uncomplicating Prayer Part 2

Uncomplicating Prayer Part 2

“My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” Matthew 26:39 “Rachel, just talk to Me.” These words rang in my mind for days as I wrestled with what I knew about prayer versus what I felt God wanted...