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Wound Up and Ready to Control (Guest Post by Gretchen Fleming)

Let’s give a warm welcome to my friend, Gretchen, as she sheds light on a hangup that is all too familiar to this #TightlyWoundWoman.

Wound Up and Ready to Control

Post by: Gretchen Fleming

I once saw a bumper sticker that summed me up perfectly as a woman.

Lead, follow, or get out of the way.

Without trying, I am normally a take-charge kind of person.

With the ability to lead comes the temptation to take charge, even when it isn���t my responsibility to do so.

All it takes is for me to see...

Hope for Marriages and Your God-given Dreams

Hope for Marriages Affected by Porn Addiction

Did you catch this week’s “Stop! Hammock Time” video on Facebook Live?

I interviewed my friend, Jen Ferguson (Author of Pure Eyes, Clean Heart: A Couple’s Journey to Freedom from Pornography and co-founder of the Knot Project) about porn addiction in marriage. It was a powerful time. Jen had so much wisdom and encouragement to share. View the interview here.

Don’t miss next week’s “Stop! Hammock Time” video (9pm EST on my Katie M. Reid Facebook P...

The Father’s Heart of Love for You, His Daughter (Linkup)

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For decades, I believed that my Heavenly Father was disappointed with me. I wasn’t measuring up to the standard of perfection, so my inner dialogue was full of scoldings.

See? You did it again. You messed up. When will you ever learn?

You better try harder because you’re falling behind.

You should do more and be more in order to make God happy.

These accusations tore me down. But in my stubbornness, I was determined to try harder and be better. After all, I prided myself on exceeding expect...

There Is Hope for the Hard Times

Where do you turn in times of trouble? How do you excavate hope in the midst of sinking sand? When the earth seems to give way to fear, how do you find the strength to stand?

Besides eating copious amounts of ice cream, hiding under layers of covers, or putting our heads in the sand—how do we uncover light to pierce the darkness?

How do we adopt hope in uncertain times, when the world seems to be spinning out of control?

Through Jesus, by faith, we hope.

My hope is built on nothing less, tha...

Father God is Gentle with You, Be Gentle with Yourself as You Parent (Guest Post)

I’m delighted to welcome back my friend Tyra as she encourages as with the Father’s love and shares about her new book, Purposeful Parenting.

Our Good Shepherd, Our Good Father

by Tyra Lane-Kingsland

All morning this Chris Tomlin song played in my head, “You’re a good good father. That’s who you are. And I am loved by you.” Those words were a balm for my weary soul.

Though it doesn’t often consume me, the void I felt in my heart this Mother’s Day was palpable. My mother died when I was just...

Embrace a Life of Rest, Awe, and Wonder (Guest Post)

It is a joy to introduce you to lovely Lauren. In this post, she invites us to take a break from the hustle and bustle of life. Let’s unwind as we breathe deeply of God’s love and rest in His care. He really does know what He’s doing.

Hopeful News for Your Hurts

Everything seems to be bursting with life these days: fragrant lilacs, strong oak leaves, delicate baby birds in their nests, and my friends’ bellies as their babies grow within.

The winter is over and spring is in full swing. Yet for some, things looks grim. Some are discouraged as they keep waiting with no end in sight. Others feel small, almost invisible in contrast to the loud and showy crowds.

But tucked within, deep inside that heart of yours that He formed, He has planted the seed of...

Devotional: Unwinding in God’s Presence (Guest Post)

What a treat to introduce you to Amy Elaine. She writes beautiful devotionals to draw others closer to the Lord, and the one she wrote today is no exception. Lean in and learn how to lasso your worries as you run to Him.

Unwinding in God’s Presence Devotional

Are you tied up in knots, worried about everything?

I only know one place to go when I get that wound up. Relief is waiting in the Presence of God. The problem, once there, I can’t seem to unwind enough to fully engage. Screaming though...

She Is Priceless Global Giving Day & Giveaway!

If you’ve been around here awhile then you know that I’m a fan of Mercy House.

Today, Mercy House is supporting Global Giving Day to help raise funds for numerous non-profits around the world. These organizations empower women that have endured suffering and often feel forgotten.

Women around the web are putting on their pearls, taking a selfie, tagging Mercy House Global and sheispriceless.org in an effort to raise awareness about these world-changing non-profits that help women worldwide.

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Interview with Shari Rigby (Author of Beautifully Flawed)

About five years ago, I saw a powerful movie. Without giving too much away, today’s guest was in that movie, October Baby. Her performance made a lasting impression and spoke to the healing that is found in forgiveness.

Let’s give a warm welcome to the lovely and talented, Shari Rigby, as we learn about her book, Beautifully Flawed: Finding Your Radiance in the Imperfections of Your Life.

Interview with Shari Rigby

The book trailer for Beautifully Flawed is stirring; well done. What do you...