We live in the weird moment when we’re trying to get through something together apart. You may have noticed there is a lot of division and opinions out there - because everyone has the right one. It takes wisdom and understanding to navigate the chatter and challenges within our relationships with family and friends. One … [Read more...]
Connections and Keepsakes
In a day when we rely on digital communication to connect, it’s important for us to unplug from technology and simply plug in to one another – and listen to a heart. I had an opportunity to do just that this past weekend, listening to the hearts of several Jesus lovin’ ladies who joined us at the BEHOLD Conference. I … [Read more...]
Keepsake Friends
Friendship is born at the moment when one person says to another, “What, you too? I thought I was the only one.” CS Lewis You live with me – stuck in the same world where digital dialogue diminishes the capacity to connect – really connect. So, how can we get unstuck from abbreviated messages in the middle of a micro … [Read more...]
Connections
In a day when we rely on communication through cyber-space, email, and cell phones to connect, isn’t it good to just unplug from technology and plug into one another? I had an opportunity to do just that this past weekend. So often I’ll text a friend, she’ll text back . . . but, I can’t hear her heart. It was a gift to go … [Read more...]
Conflict De-clawed
How do we deal with tension in our circles? How do we handle unkind words? A friend came to me this week seeking advice to mend a conflict with her long time Christian friend. As part of Women’s Ministry (and personal experience), I’m aware of the problems females have. Women can sometimes hurt one another by catty and … [Read more...]