Category Gail Cawley Showalter
Just As I Am
Power in Acceptance Some of us humans have very little trouble accepting others and their actions, even idiosyncrasies. Some of us, however, have great difficulty accepting, even tolerating others. Wonder why? Of course, I think it is our personal natures-our personalities- that must be factored in when looking at why we can’t accept others just […]
2 Ways to Become Happy and at Peace with Yourself
You will discover a new way of relating to others that will prove to bring peace and harmony into your friendships as well as your family gatherings.
Somewhere Within
Somewhere within the seed has sprouted. I can feel its movements; I can sense its energy.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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