My daughter is a budding artist. She is perfectionistic in her work, so it's difficult for her when she makes a mistake on her pictures. I wonder how she got that way? As she was making an adorable book about birds and worms, her creative happiness suddenly turned to sadness. She no longer wanted to … Continue reading Mistakes or Miracles? God Creates Goodness!
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Take Heart! Teeny Tiny Accomplishments Go A Long Way!
I have a lot of trouble with self-condemnation. As I child, I wasn't given compliments. Instead, my faults were constantly highlighted. I have lived with the fear of failure for so long, that anxiety has become a companion for pointing out my imperfections. This is no way to live! I'm learning not to judge myself. … Continue reading Take Heart! Teeny Tiny Accomplishments Go A Long Way!
The Gossip Track…It’s A Train Wreck!
(from a series related to narcissistic abuse) Gossip is a long train of lies hitched onto half-truths, sprayed with graffiti, speeding its way down the rough, bumpy track. Who knows where it's going? It's dangerous, but it seems like everyone wants to jump on board, and it can cost people their lives. It's not easy … Continue reading The Gossip Track…It’s A Train Wreck!
Enter the Race…Win the Prize!
Two years ago, God saved my dad's life three times in the span of two months! I'm so grateful God entrusted me to be the third family member to get my dad to the hospital on time. Once more, his situation was grave. He was septic again, and the ER doctor pulled me out of the room to whisper that my … Continue reading Enter the Race…Win the Prize!
Biscuits n Gravy
One hot, sunny morning, it became my favorite breakfast in the whole world... My grandpa ordered biscuits and gravy at a truck stop in Texas. I'd never tried it, and I rarely ate breakfast. My heart swelled with love for him, knowing he was looking forward to his meal. Smiling up at the waitress, I … Continue reading Biscuits n Gravy
The Greatest Artist…God Knows You…God Loves You
Last week, I had the opportunity to witness one of the most beautiful skies I have ever seen God create with his paintbrush. It went from one extreme to the other, in the span of two hours. My daughter is always the first to notice the beautiful sky, because she loves it as much as … Continue reading The Greatest Artist…God Knows You…God Loves You
Gossip, Lies, and Slander? No worries! God has Your Back!
by Angela Royse Pelleman The bible tells us we shouldn’t be concerned when others gossip about us. When others slander us behind our backs, telling lies, it's so good to know that God has our back! We can trust in Him completely, because He is Truth, and it will eventually come out. Those who belong … Continue reading Gossip, Lies, and Slander? No worries! God has Your Back!
The Silver Lining 