The other day I was sitting on the back deck with my daughter Keri talking about friendship. Keri is an amazing friend to others, so it’s no surprise that she has many friends. One of the qualities that I most … Read More
God has a plan for your life. It’s a plan for you to live an abundant and significant life for His glory. Jesus said that He came so that we might have abundant life (John 10:10). We know that’s true, … Read More
As I think of Hurricane Irma bearing down on Florida and the impact of Hurricane Harvey on Houston, I believe it’s a wonderful time to practice offering empathy. Simply put, empathy is the ability to walk in another’s shoes. The … Read More
“If you go to Bible College, I will slice your throat and kill you!” Those were the words that Marty heard when she told the gang leader that she was going to leave the gang in order to attend Bible … Read More
I remember a season in our home when our kids were little where two of our kids were getting into fairly regular fights. I – like any normal mother – wanted my kids to get along, and I wanted them … Read More
Conflict is inevitable. We’re human, so it makes sense that sometimes we’re going to disagree, argue and get ticked! Right? While conflict is uncomfortable, it can be transformational. Author Michael Hyatt says, “See conflict not as a problem to be … Read More
We’ve all be there. You’re in a Starbucks enjoying your latte with a friend. Without warning, the conversation shifts towards a mutual friend and shades that friend in a negative light. Relational wisdom from Proverbs teaches, “Whoever utters slander is … Read More
This week I was visiting my son and daughter-in-law in their new home. Hanging on the wall was a picture with these words painted in beautiful calligraphy: “Loved beyond measure.” What a great reminder! You are loved beyond measure! … Read More
There’s a lot of confusion revolving around self-awareness. Some of you are wondering as you read this, “Where in the world is Becky going with this blog post?” Hang with me. To be self-aware simply means you are aware … Read More
Over the past month, I’ve had a lot of time with our precious kids and grandkids. I’ve had the privilege of watching little ones dig in the sand, play in the mud, jump in the ocean, and celebrate birthdays. I’ve … Read More