Every one has pet peeves.  I suppose mine would involve a certain fruit of the spirit (the p-word) when I am in a hurry.  Basically, this plays out when I’m in Walmart on a busy day.  I spot the perfect parking place.  Not only is it perfect, it is also going to be vacant soon…

Working with so much brokenness I see common themes midst all the pain.  Our lives are invaded with too much busyness, too much information, too many places to go, things to do, goals, dreams and stuff.  As my clients sit before me, I see them trudging along on a giant treadmill that continues to speed…

This day of love is a painful reminder for many.  For so many of the people I know, this day is one they just want to get over with quickly.  It’s like there is a giant arrow pointing down from the sky pointing to them.  The flashing neon light says, “Not loved, not loved, not…

Shame is one of the major players in the lives of women caught up in identity deceptions.  I’m calling this “identity deception” instead of “low self-esteem.”  While low self esteem gives us a good idea of the concept, the root of the problem is the fact that the enemy constantly wants us to “feel bad”…

This morning was an awsome time with the Lord.  Everyonce in awhile Jesus “takes me back.”  These times He takes me back are never to scold or condemn.  I am amazed at how when He goes back into our past, even though there is pain there, it is always from a place of peace, hope…

It’s hard for us to imagine that the God of the Universe and Creator of heaven and earth who came to us as His Son in the flesh would struggle with abandonment issues.  The deep seated heart level issue of abandonment is probably the number one root cause of most of the heart hurts of…

Life is disappointing.  For some, the disappointment comes early…dysfunctional parents and homes bring nothing but cruelty to innocent children.  Those who promised to be there aren’t.  People who should love us don’t.  People who promise to love us leave. Careers crash.  Health concerns can blind-side us out of nowhere.  Unfortunately, our culture ( I believe through…

One of the biggest challenges for clients is knowing what to do next.  With the future looming over their heads and a million unanswered questions and uncertainities, it is so hard to just flat know what to “do.”  You see our culture is all about “doing” and “knowing.”  Not to do and not to know…

In the midst of the wordly cares we do get weighed down and lose our joy don’t we?  Keeping our eyes on current events and even politics can bring us down a hopeless puddle so fast!  Or if your life circumstances are so overwhelming it feels like you are walking in lead boots, then it…