Category Gail Cawley Showalter
7 Steps for Setting Boundaries with Kids
They are established for protection and learning how to live life. Boundaries help your kids learn how to gain control of their own impulses.
Hidden Treasures in Being Alone
Being Alone Need Not Be Lonely Most women feel alone from time to time. Single moms often feel lonely. It’s not the dream life. Difficulties and disappointments may be daily events. There are, however, some gems that can be polished when we are alone. I love the quote from Henrietta Mears, “God never put anyone […]
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 […]
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