Because I remember, I despair. Because I remember, I have the duty to reject despair. Elie Weisel, Holocaust survivor What is Despair? It isn't often that you hear someone say, "I am in despair!" A friend is more likely to admit depression than despair. Depression is a very real condition and clinical depression can be … Continue reading Despair is Not The Last Word
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When Narcissism Comes to Church
The heart is more deceitful than all else and is desperately sick; who can understand it? Jeremiah 17:9 Beware of Narcissist Leaders In The ChurchThis is the last in my series on the narcissists among us. Sadly, we are looking at the last place on earth we expect to find the most self-centered, egotistic person … Continue reading When Narcissism Comes to Church
The Pain of Narcissism, Part 2
Narcissists will destroy your life, erode your self-esteem, and do it with such stealth as to make you feel that you are the one that’s letting them down. Anonymous Where Does It Begin?People often wonder where narcissistic behavior began. Was someone born a narcissist or were they molded into one? There are several theories, but … Continue reading The Pain of Narcissism, Part 2
The Pain of Narcissism
The Narcissist Test Step 1: Take a moment to think about yourself. Step 2: If you made it to step 2, you are not a narcissist. Anonymous What is Narcissism?The word narcissist seems to get thrown around often in the selfie-obsessed world in which we live. If someone is more self-absorbed than the average person, she is … Continue reading The Pain of Narcissism
The Problem of Pain & Suffering
When pain is to be borne, a little courage helps more than much knowledge, a little human sympathy more than much courage, and the least tincture of the love of God more than all. ~ C. S. Lewis As we finally begin to welcome a few clear, crisp days of autumn in our area, my … Continue reading The Problem of Pain & Suffering
Community: Experiencing Little, Needing Much
We are living in a time when there are more ways to be in touch with one another than any other time in history. Phones, texts, emails, FaceTime, social media, Zoom are all avenues that can keep us connected wherever we are in the world. The personal, near ancient art of letter writing? Practically non-existent. … Continue reading Community: Experiencing Little, Needing Much
Five Areas of Abuse, Without Lifting a Hand
Last week we began to discuss how to identify an abuser. I hope the information was helpful for you. Sometimes when we are in the middle of something it's difficult to see what is happening. Today I want to point out the five areas an abuser uses without ever lifting a hand to strike his … Continue reading Five Areas of Abuse, Without Lifting a Hand
Lament: Another Way To Deal With All The Loss
Like you, my family hears news every few days of friends who are being impacted by the Delta variant of Covid-19 or some other tragedy. A mom in her 40's died from Covid-19. A teen is fighting for his life. One local family lost their 6 year old to a rare form of meningitis. … Continue reading Lament: Another Way To Deal With All The Loss
Let’s Talk About PTSD
This site contains affiliate links to books. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. My father was a World War 2 veteran. I can't remember a time he talked about his war experiences. What I do remember are times when something would trigger him, and he would withdraw into their bedroom … Continue reading Let’s Talk About PTSD
Fear: Is It A Friend or A Foe?
This site contains affiliate links to books. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. My husband and I recently kept 3 of our grandchildren for a week. Their parents went on a lovely vacation to celebrate my son's birthday. They have a wonderful tradition of reading to the children each night … Continue reading Fear: Is It A Friend or A Foe?