It Is Okay To Not Be Okay

It Is Okay To Not Be Okay

The Christian life isn’t always an easy one. Today’s post was written by candid guest, Maretha Retief,and she is sharing about why it’s okay to not be okay. Have you found yourself in a space where it feels like you just never have the leniency to just be yourself? Maybe your hair is not straight…

This is the Day

This is the Day

All the presents have been opened. All the carols have been sung. Christmas has come and gone. You may be disappointed with the holiday season or you may not be ready for it to end. You may still be in the throes of celebrating, or you may be returning to work. I don’t know where…

Am I Fresh or Stale?

Am I Fresh or Stale?

“I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other!So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth.”~ Revelation 3:14-16 I know two different types of ladies, both have been Christians for a long time – decades. Both…

Stuck in the Mud

Stuck in the Mud

Cease striving and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10a (NASB) The other day, a friend asked how I was doing and my immediate reply was, “I feel like I’m running in quicksand!” Have you ever had that feeling? Like those times when you are overwhelmed with all that is required of you, so you…

Neglecting My Quiet Time

Neglecting My Quiet Time

I was busy. I hadn’t set aside time to read my Bible all week… maybe even all month. Between life as a mother of four, volunteer work, book deadlines, and a million other things on my calendar, I just didn’t have the time. We all know how that works. Life as a woman in the 21st century is…