The Story of Angela’s House

The Story of Angela’s House

Two weeks ago I was sitting in my chair. My chair beckons me to come and sit awhile. It seems Jesus sits there waiting for me to join Him. In my chair, my heart and mind are always able to focus more clearly on His presence. I’ve grown to love my chair. It’s there I...
Expectations, Experiences, and Prayer

Expectations, Experiences, and Prayer

I heard a great reminder recently. It was simply that when your “experience” does not line up with your “expectation,” God is trying to reveal Himself to you. My experiences have truly revealed God when my expectations were not met. (And I admit I am guilty of high...
The Garden of Life

The Garden of Life

We’re in the middle of the summer season and fall is just around the corner. The fall season on the farm meant it was harvest time. I learned at a very young age if we were to have a good harvest, planting the right seeds at the right time was a skill every farm girl...
The Pain of Rejection

The Pain of Rejection

Let’s talk about the pain of rejection. I call it pain because that’s what rejection is. You feel pain every time you feel rejected. Even though it’s only a feeling (which aren’t facts), it can completely stifle your emotional growth and alter who you...
The Struggle With Criticism

The Struggle With Criticism

Have you ever struggled with criticism? If I were to share with you my personal journey on the subject of criticism, I would have to say there was a time when I was very good at criticizing and very defensive when being criticized. Not a great combination…...