Debbie Alsdorf's Blog, page 4
February 24, 2013
The dance of hiding…
I don’t know why, but most of us have learned to hide…. Hiding is empty–a far cry from the life of abundance and freedom that God created us for. Simon Tugwell wrote, “We hide what we know or feel ourselves to be behind some kind of appearance which we hope will be more pleasing …and [...]
February 18, 2013
why problems?
Everyone wants to be happy. But it is the pursuit of happiness that often causes us to remain spiritually immature. Life is more than good times and sunny days. Problems are part of life, but problems can change our life. The Apostle Paul even went as far as saying, ” I want to know Christ [...]
February 15, 2013
Expectations of the heart
I don’t understand why we expect people to be everything in our lives, when only God can fill the empty places of a soul. Yet, if we were to be honest all of us have experienced placing high expectations on people, while living with low expectations towards God. Yesterday was filled with love, roses and [...]
February 9, 2013
When stuck between love and hate
I don’t understand how life and relationships get so messed up. Regularly I talk to people who are holding on tightly to past hurts, bitterness towards others and deep feelings of misunderstanding. Like me, in these times, they feel frustrated and unable to figure out what to do next. Waking up one night at 2 [...]
January 31, 2013
I don’t understand…
I wish I could count how many times I have heard someone say…I just don’t understand. When life is good and the road is clear we move along with ease. But when hit with a disappointment, bad news, or bad behavior by someone towards us, it rocks us. We take a step back, survey the [...]
