Yes, I stole a bra, but let me explain. After my friend and I had enjoyed a light lunch at our new local eatery, we decided to spend a few minutes meandering the shops before carpool beckoned. The sun was out, the sky was blue, the shops were open. All was calm as we wandered from shop to shop. Then it happened. “Aaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh!! I’ve stolen a bra!” I screamed. Having just left the first boutique without splashing any cash, I pushed open the door of our next fashion emporium. Time slowed as I noticed the rather ugly bra dangling from my wrist. My ear-piercing … [Read more...] about I Stole a Bra
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What to Do When We Say, “Yes, but God…”
This week I haven’t had it within me to say yes to God and His promises. Where I should have shouted a resounding yes, I’ve defiantly mumbled a yes but. Do you know that feeling? When you’re overwhelmed, hurt, or can’t catch your breath, hundreds of reasons why this promise doesn’t apply to you race through your mind, and every fiber of your being screams YES, BUT. Yes but…You don’t understand. Yes but…this is different. Yes but…I’m not good enough. Yes but…this is just too big. I find myself yes-butting God on a daily basis don’t you? Me: I’m a hot mess. My kids … [Read more...] about What to Do When We Say, “Yes, but God…”
When Motherhood is Hard…There is Help
Motherhood, while very rewarding sometimes, can also be one of the most difficult jobs in the world. It takes a village to raise a child, and on the difficult days it might seem like you are your very own village, because this job can be just. so. hard. But what if I said that there are people who can help you? What if there were extra resources that could give you winning ideas to succeed at parenting on most days? Would you like a little help minimizing the hard stuff and maximizing the wonderful stuff involved in motherhood? If these questions resonate with you, then … [Read more...] about When Motherhood is Hard…There is Help
When You Lose the Will to Live
A story I read in June this year still plays in my mind. A police officer drove his car into sea at Discovery Bay in St. Ann. That he attempted suicide is startling but not as shocking as what happened next. Residents who saw the car being driven into the sea managed to rescue the man before the car was fully submerged and called the police department. But before the police arrived on the scene, the man rushed back into the sea and has not been seen or heard from since. What touched me about this story was how determined this man was to lose his life. Since then I’ve heard a lot of … [Read more...] about When You Lose the Will to Live
From Pride to Love
Have you ever been driving down the road and someone pulls out in front of you? I’m sure we have all been in that situation. What’s your immediate reaction? Do you get angry with the person? Do you immediately think they are ignorant? I’m sure we all think that they aren’t paying attention. But what if you are the person who pulls out in front of someone else? Maybe you were distracted by the kids in the backseat. Maybe you just weren’t paying attention. At that point you would want grace from others, right? I’ve been in this situation many times, and it made me realize that it is a … [Read more...] about From Pride to Love