negative self-talk – Straight Up: Messy Truth

Maybe you failed…but a failure you are not

on February 26, 2020February 26, 2020 By January

I failed today. I had all these things I set out to do. And I didn’t do a single one. I prayed last night that when I woke this morning, I would remember that “mercy was anew.” I did remember it. For a moment. Until that car pulled out in front of me. That child [...]

Not Today

on August 24, 2018August 23, 2018 By January

I’ll sing the night into the morning I’ll sing the fear into Your praise I’ll sing my soul into Your presence Whenever I say Your Name Let the devil know not today. -Hillsong These are the words of a song I heard while driving home on a summer afternoon a little over a year ago. [...]

Do You Need A Reminder?

on December 14, 2014December 14, 2014 By January

"Why are these notes still on the mirror?" "Not sure, Hayley, Maybe he thought you needed to be reminded of these things again today. Do you need a reminder?" Of course, who knew that the person needing the reminder would be me. A couple nights earlier, (a dark and wet night, I will add), as [...]

Every Single Strand

on October 7, 2014October 7, 2014 By January 2 Comments

And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. Matthew 10:30 It is no secret that our home has been a breeding ground for one "learning" experience after another. So, it is no surprise that our home would start to breed other things as well. Like…lice. Yes, I know. Yuck. Gross. My thoughts exactly! [...]

For He is Pleased with Me

on October 1, 2014October 1, 2014 By January 4 Comments

Recently as part of an exercise for training I have to do as a volunteer, I had to ask a few people about my strengths and weaknesses. While I wasn't surprised by the responses (That is good, right?), I also learned that many of these strengths are also my greatest weaknesses. Because while I am [...]

Satan, Back Off! I’m a Child of God!

on January 30, 2014January 30, 2014 By January 12 Comments

"Stay alert! Watch out for the great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour." 1 Peter 5:8 That devil...oh, he is a sly one. Just as God knows our strengths and weaknesses, the devil does as well. He seeks us when we are at our most vulnerable, [...]

Words I Never Want to Hear from My Daughter’s Mouth

on January 24, 2014January 21, 2014 By January 4 Comments

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29 "What are you doing, Mommy?" This question comes from Hayley as she enters the bathroom where I am getting ready. "I [...]