Author Archives: Gail Cawley Showalter
From Ugliness, Beauty Emerges
“Today, as in the ancient world, many people sincerely believe that God loves us and wants peace for us so much that God has not trouble harming or destroying them for our benefit.”
Our Personal Wilderness Journey
I’m sure you’ve heard the old saying, “You can take the girl out of the country, but you can’t take the country out of the girl.” Well that is what Moses was up against – getting the slavery out of the people. They had a slavery mentality.
Rivalry or Reconciliation!
There has been rivalry and dissension as far back as we have recorded history. The Bible records the sibling rivalry between Cain and Abel. Cain eventually killed Abel. Then came Jacob and Esau and their feud.
Who Am I?
Have You Had an Identity Crisis? Caterpillar asks, “Who are YOU?” to which Alice replies she no longer really knows anymore, after all the recent changes. – Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll Come back every Wednesday for Ways to Live Your Best Life If you’ve had trouble with self identity after a long-term marriage […]
It’s Not Too Late
Do You Think it is Too Late? Inspired by We Make the Road by Walking by Brian D. McLarenChapter Seven Scripture references: Genesis 18: 9-33; 22: 1-14, Micah 6: 6-8, Acts 17: 19-34 Abraham and Sarah thought it was too late. Do you ever think it is too late for you? I fight the thoughts […]
How to Set Boundaries and Take Control of Your Life
There is no quick fix when establishing healthy boundaries in your life. Patience with yourself and others is required. Each of the steps could be a lifelong struggle for you. Take your time and be gentle with yourself.
God Blesses ALL of Us
Plotting Goodness Inspired by We Make the Road by Walking by Brian D. McLarenChapter Six Scripture references include – Genesis 12: 1-9, Galatians 3: 6-9, and Mark 11: 15-19 God’s goodness and love is for everyone. “God loves everyone, everywhere, no exceptions.” This takes out our idea that we can make it to the top […]
The Drama of Desire
Since the beginning, since Adam and Eve, we have desired to be the god of things. We choose to wrong tree. “Instead of imitating and reflecting God as good image bearers should do, we start competing with God, edginess God out, playing god ourselves.” We blame each other. We become religious rivals. We judge one another.
We Are Not God or Even gods
In Over Our Heads Inspired by We Make the Road by Walking by Brian D. McLarenChapter Five Scripture references include Genesis 4:1-17; 6:5-8; 7:1-5; 8: 1: 9:7-17, Psalm 51 and James 4:1-8 Do you see the progression in the illustration of the Biblical messages above? I like to look at the whole picture. I recall […]
A Resource to Help You Become the Woman You Are Meant to Be
I AM an old bird now and I learned a lot over these many years. One thing I know for sure, as Oprah says, is that it does require courage to face hard life experiences.
Gail Cawley Showalter 