Conversations That Heal: Three Sentences Can Change Old Patterns

We were having a challenging time with one of our children and communication was at it’s worse.  There was one night in which my anger got the best of me. I was tired, done, overwhelmed and unkind words were spoken from my child’s mouth. We were both verbally exploding our frustrations. I remembered this scene…

AMEN!

John 14:27 New International Version (NIV) 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

i have a confession

(Pastor Stan’s sermon on November 11, 2012: His sermon, my journey) If you desire to hear the sermon please go to Cloverhill Assembly of God website. 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 New International Version (NIV) 3 For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. 4 The weapons we fight with are not…

Body Language

I  have so much to share! I’m going to try very hard to stay on this one topic but not sure if that’s possible.  There are other days to write, Anna! I’m the little kid running in the door wanting to tell the whole day’s events in 30 seconds! Remember my post on self-doubt? Oh…

A New Pattern…

For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7 Self doubt. Let me explain this pattern I caught in myself that had to go! Mistake or something bad happens. I personalize the mistake or negative circumstance within my being (who I am). My…

Don’t Be Afraid…

“Don’t be afraid.  Just stand still and watch the Lord rescue you today.  The Egyptians you see today will never be seen again.  The Lord Himself will fight for you.  Just stay calm.”  Exodus 14:13-14 Before the miracle of the Egyptians being swept away into the Red Sea, God commands them to stay calm and…

Finding Our Voice…

Amanda (and Anna), Anna, great post. Scripture yields so much insight into the power of words, and teaches us to handle words like the power-tools that they are. Amanda, you are so right about words – words hurt. I know for many people ‘sticks and stones’ is definitely not true. As a recovered anorexic and…