I have been a parent of boys for the past 22 years. I have almost always looked forward to holidays, birthdays, and any other special events because family connection is one of my greatest joys. I value spending time together, laughing, telling stories, encouraging, and helping each other. As the holidays approach, I automatically start […]
It just doesn’t even seem possible that we are in December! For one, we have had a warmer Fall in Wyoming so we have barely put our coats on and, for two, it just seems that time goes by faster and faster! I remember that phenomenon as a child. As I got into later elementary, […]
I want to share what God has given me as a way to stay IN HIM, the ultimate UPGRADE any of us could ever attain. I could blog everyday for the rest of my life and not touch on every UPGRADE we have in Him. The imperative in Matthew 6:33, “Seek first His kingdom and […]
Over the past few years, God has had me looking at how the issue of control and free will work together. This is the crux of why relationships are so difficult and yet also so rewarding! We know the downside, but what is the UPGRADE in those moments when your will and my will are […]
I am sharing the following testimony from Christy Johnston, a godly daughter, wife, sister and mother. The enemy tried to steal her destiny, but as you read, notice all the Upgrades she got because of her choice. Had she followed her even valid emotions, she likely would have had a different outcome, but per choice […]
In exploring how to access all that God has promised us through His Word, I have shared that God uses the acronym FUN (Finding Upgrade Now) with me to understand that in any and all situations I might face, I have a choice. I can look at the downside of the situation or I can […]
Sometimes life deals us some hard blows. Someone dies, leaves, or gets a disheartening diagnosis. A trusted friend betrays your trust. You lose your job due to a downturn in our economy. Your car breaks down and you’re not sure how to pay for the repair. Your child is in some rough training ground. You […]
Many times, God speaks to us in themes. I’ve heard it said that this is called a “sacred echo”. The sacred echo I have been aware of this past several months is the fact that so many of us don’t know how to invite God into our pain or stress. We struggle along all week […]
The Fear of Rejection Last week, I finished a three-part series on the importance of a strong personal identity. I mentioned briefly how a strong identity can help us weather the storms of rejection, misunderstanding, and judgment. This latter issue of feeling judged is more fully addressed on Day 12 in our 21 Day Relational […]
