Do you find it hard to ask for help? I do. And I’m beginning to realize it’s because of pride. I have anolder neighbor to thank for this lesson—sometimes it really is easier to seethe beam in another’s eyes…but we got to […]
One year I really enjoyed my New Year’s Resolutions. Here’s what I recall doing and why that year’s resolutions worked out so well. As we stand on a brink of the new year, I plan to do the same type of goal […]
I’ve decided to not be offended! I’ve been playing around with a few thoughts lately…and I’m so happy to have married a thinker and talker who can give me some perspective and good material! (thanks D!) During one of our recent conversations, […]
As we plan to celebrate Thanksgiving and all we’re grateful for this year, I am thinking and especially praying for a few friends who have buried parents within the past year…and will set one less place setting this holiday. For some who […]
Just a quick post on the definition of depression (okay, I don’t make quick posts!)–I know in this world of language and assorted semantics, one word can often be used to mean many different things; the same is true for depression! I’m […]
After I delivered a message on people of faith and depression at a prayer breakfast in Chicago, my cousin, good friend and I walked to my car. My cousin, who is dealing amazingly well with her Parkinson’s disease, had awakened at 7 […]
Since my struggle with depression, I’ve tried to take note of times I don’t feel depressed–times when I don’t have that numb feeling following me throughout my day. I’m happy to report that lately I’ve been feeling like my old self more […]
Since I’ve committed to writing about women of faith and depression, I want to share when I’ve found something very helpful (and true!) During my Bible reading time (I pray for help to read more!), I read the devotional commentary and Scripture […]
This weekend (on my 41st birthday, to be exact), I had the opportunity to share with the women of Bethany Baptist Church in Evanston during their one-day Women’s Conference. When asked to participate, I was also asked to send in a topic […]
My hubby set me up with a blog, something I’ve been wanting for a while. I intend to post about life and to be as transparent as possible. I just might get my husband to share our thoughts on marriage and merging […]