originally written 24 Apr 17 posted 24 Apr 19    We all have strengths.  We also all have weaknesses. Those who deny that they have any weaknesses have embraced a lie that puts them in danger. We must each acknowledge, own, and battle against the weaknesses we have. We must also put up boundaries to protect ourselves and others. Those who don’t are prone to failure…and eventually destruction.   If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our

originally written 14 Apr 15 posted 24 Oct 15 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 *Dear God, please help us to lean on You not only when we are weak but also when we are feeling strong. Even at our very best, You are stronger still. I was in the middle of praying for strength because, yet again, I was feeling so

originally written and added to first website 13 Nov 03 What is your plan for dealing with gossip?  Until recently, I hadn’t even thought of having a plan for this situation.  I was an unknown. My perspective was that I was unnoticed and therefore, no one who didn’t know me would be talking about me or even give me a second thought.  I realize now that my viewpoint is outdated. I have recently learned of some negative things that were being said about me.  Not only are they untrue but they

originally written 27 Apr 2001 added to first website 25 Feb 03 Good morning!  It is a beautiful day here.  The birds are singing and the sun is rising with such beauty and glory!  I am not often awake this early in the morning but I am struggling with an issue that will not let me rest until I write it down. Let me tell you a story.  When calling upon a friend (we'll call him "George"), two boys (we'll call them "Fred and Barney") playfully hid as they waited for George to seek them out