“One of the most difficult defilements of the spirit to deal with is the critical spirit. A critical spirit has its root in pride. Because of the ‘plank’ of pride in our own eye, we are not capable of dealing with the ‘speck’ of need in someone else. We are often like the Pharisee who, […]
How Well Do You Follow the Lead?
Psalm 32:8 “I will instruct you and teach you how you should go. I will counsel you with my eye upon you.” This wonderful verse is one that many Christians cling to when they are seeking direction. But did you know that this Bible verse was a response from God to David when the warrior […]
Hardwired into Obsolete Technology?
I recently confessed on social media that I was living with a secret shame. There were areas of my kitchen I could not clean, but I knew they needed to be done. It had been years that the stove and fridge had been pulled out and adequately cleaned behind. When I moved into this apartment […]
Planes, Canes, and Automobiles
Several years ago, I was overjoyed when everything fell into place at the last moment, allowing me to attend a national prayer gathering. It was unusual for me to be dashing around as I preferred to plan long in advance. Less than 48 hours before the event began, I found a great seat sale, arranged […]
True Confessions of a Reformed Amateur Fixer
I once was a chronic wannabe fixer. Thankfully, by the grace of God, I’ve come a long way, but I must keep alert, or I can easily slide into a role that I am not meant to take on. If a family member or a loved one is facing a crisis, be it physical, spiritual […]
It’s Painful to Watch But Keep Loving Them Anyway!
As a mentor and a spiritual mother to a few young adults, I often shake my head as I watch them topple right back into sinful patterns they swore they’d never return to. I could see the warning signs they were headed for trouble. And yet, I have to walk the fine line between pointing […]