After a busy writing, publishing, and marketing season, I found myself oppressed with a bewildering lack of direction. I’d recently contributed a devotional (regarding facing fear and the imposter syndrome) to a writers’ ebook, and here I was, feeling attacked. Not particularly fearful; just unsure and confused about my next writing steps. It took meContinue reading “Direction, Please!”
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No Longer A Dead Dog
The astounding gift of grace God offers us, and a testament of His love and character, is beautifully exemplified in the Old Testament story of Mephibosheth. After his father and grandfather were killed in war, Mephibosheth lived in Lo-debar. Crippled in both feet from age five, he had no home of his own and no inheritance. Was he lookedContinue reading “No Longer A Dead Dog”
Overcoming Guilt and Shame
Even in my elder years, remnants of guilt and shame bubble up from somewhere deep inside, life-long shadows of mistakes and hurts. Although Jesus Christ has saved me from the penalty of my sin, my facing, forgiving, and accepting myself has been an ongoing process. Recently, a friend shared definitions of guilt and shame: GuiltContinue reading “Overcoming Guilt and Shame”
Dew Upon The Arbor 