For a lot of us our "To Do" list is at least a mile long. In fact, we've got a To Do list at work, at home, for the kids, and that's not even counting our five year plan. All of that is good, fine and necessary. But there are other things that are equally important. Things like: Laughing Reflecting Meditating (or being still) Sure, there are no classes or seminars on these areas but they are essential to life. You can improve a relationship just by sharing laughs. Certainly, … [Read more...]
Up Next on Bridges
April 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Stayed tuned to Bridges the week of April 4th -8th as you'll hear Tiffany's story. It's a story that starts in tragedy- as she was bullied and sexually assaulted in high school. Later in her life she experienced God's intervention through a ministry called Christian Women's Job Corp. Through CWJC Tiffany rededicated her life to Christ, finished her education and became a legal assistant. Now she's a productive employee, a committed wife and mother. You can see her this week on … [Read more...]
A Dose of Uncommon Sense for Foot in Mouth Disease
January 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Have you ever said something you wish you could take back? Of course you have - we all have. Sometimes it's a big deal and sometimes it's not. This week on Bridges I talk about "Uncommon Sense" for Times of Crisis and Trouble. The uncommon sense that I"m talking about is following the Holy Spirit. Following the Holy Spirit will cure Foot in Mouth Disease. My husband and I pastored for a lot of years. In those years we saw many joyful times and times of crisis. In those … [Read more...]
The difference between fear and responsibility
January 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Are you driven by fear? There is a God given type fear that helps us to make responsible choices. For example, when there is lots of snow or ice on the roads we drive more slowly. We take turns more cautiously. That is a healthy kind of fear that guides us to be responsible and watch over our lives and those we love. There is also a compelling driving kind of fear that can keep us from developing and growing personally, socially, and professionally. This is a restrictive kind … [Read more...]
Trying to make the right decision?
January 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
We've all experienced trying to make the right decision/s. We think about the situation. We pray about the situation. Perhaps we've called everybody we've know and asked their opinion. We may have even done some research or sought out a professional opinion. Even so, there are times when we just have to make "tough calls". Should we quit our job to stay at home with the new baby? Should we try to "work things through in the middle of a church split? How about that difficult … [Read more...]
Did you Read the Will?
October 25, 2010 By 2 Comments
Most of us have some some of experience with the term "reading of the will". Whether we've seen a reading of the will at the movies or in a more personal way - we know that wills go in effect after the writer of the will passes away. Sometimes the "reading of the will" is accompanied by great joy or profound sadness. Many times family arguments ensue after the reading of the will. Sometimes the life and death of someone ends up to be "skipped over" as people fight about who gets … [Read more...]
Understanding is Essential in Friendships
October 9, 2010 By 1 Comment
This week on Monica Speaks I'll teach on friendships from a covenant perspective. The truth is we all need friends. Friendships give us support, understanding and joy. I have a dear friend named Margaret Bomar. She is with Jesus now but I remain thankful for her friendship and mentorship in my life. A few years ago I was on "overload status". I'm sure you know the feeling. Too much to do - too little time - the demands of life had consumed me. During this time I was scheduled to … [Read more...]
is suffering supposed to be a part of the christian’s life?
August 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
depending on what theology you embrace you might think that when you're doing your best to DO RIGHT and serve God that bad things just "shouldn't happen". if you take the bible in it's complete context though you just can't escape that sometimes suffering is a part of life in a "fallen world'. now i didn't say you needed to "love seasons of suffering". i'm certainly not saying you shouldn't take time to ENJOY the small things and look for the bright side. but, we've got to face the facts … [Read more...]
What Mirror Reflects Your Image?
August 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
i had the opportunity to spend some time with some of the women from Grace Place in the nashville area. we had a wonderful time sharing, talking, praying, laughing and of course eating. i spoke on Image. we've all the experience of walking past a mirror and feeling like UGH. but the image we were talking about is how we are made in God's image. God says His Word is like a MIRROR that shows us who we really are. more than that His Word not only shows us who we are - but what needs to … [Read more...]
from every plan there is a journey of steps, choices, detours and turns
July 19, 2010 By 1 Comment
from every plan there is a journey of steps, choices, detours and turns. it's almost as if those steps, choices, detours and turns are roadblocks that challenge us in our goal to go the distance. at some point we've all decided to go the distance. we've taken the word QUIT out of our vocabulary and worked with everything we have to ensure our success. if we look at our good friend the apostle peter we see a man determined. he vowed before Jesus that even if everybody deserted Him - he … [Read more...]
