“I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways. I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word.” Psalms 119:15-16 One reason I love to write is because it helps me catalog all the lessons God has taught me. From the moments God’s grace kept me going to... Continue Reading →
“Amazing grace - How sweet the sound! That saved a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now I’m found; was blind but now I see.” My mother always said she felt God picked her kids’ names. Her and my dad prayed about each one, and named us accordingly. Throughout our lives, she’s seen... Continue Reading →
The wisdom-rich book of Proverbs concludes with a picture of a Godly woman. If we as women desire a role model to strive after, we can find one in verses 10-31. No matter what stage of life you are in, this Biblical model offers wisdom for you to seek after and a pattern to live... Continue Reading →
*Just a side note: These next few blogs are from a couple of years ago when my son was a baby. How the time flies by! I wanted to post them and some other woman/mom blogs as we approach Mother’s Day. Hope you enjoy them. 🙂 My son could not sleep last night. We’d all... Continue Reading →
The other response the Holy Spirit brings about is faith or belief. What and Who we are believing in matters. The Bible says that even the demons believe [in God] and shudder, (James 2:19) and we know that they are not saved. The belief that God is real, Jesus came to earth, or even that... Continue Reading →
There are two important parts of “The Gospel call”: repent and believe. While salvation is completely accomplished by God, the Holy Spirit works in our heart to bring about the right response. When our hearts are ready, we respond to the Gospel with conviction. We feel our sin and the deep sadness of what it... Continue Reading →
How often are our hearts overwhelmed with one thing or another? With never ending to do’s, emotions (good or bad), and a wide variety of circumstances, it’s no wonder our hearts sometimes feel faint. The Psalmist felt this way, and he knew exactly what to do: “From the end of the earth will I cry... Continue Reading →
I’d like to expound on my last blog by making a list of tips for managing OCD. To reiterate: I am not a therapist and I do not profess to understand all aspects of OCD. I can’t guarantee any of my experiences will help you. But, in case anyone would find this helpful, I wanted... Continue Reading →
I think the biggest question I’ve had concerning OCD is “Does it pay to fight?”. I’ve often wondered - “If I go all out in ignoring my compulsions, how much would they quiet down?” I’ve long believed the secret to fighting OCD can be boiled down to simply ignoring it, but hypocritically I’ve been too... Continue Reading →
A huge part of OCD is superstitious beliefs. Really, that’s what it boils down to when you think of all the bad feelings and “signs” which bring about compulsions. Honestly, I’ve never really thought about it much before. I mean, I know I don’t really believe in superstition, but I’m also not anxious to walk... Continue Reading →
The Misplaced Mom 