How do our thoughts create our reality? This question has often sat at the back of my mind as I listen to my trail of thought or observe the conversations of others. I find myself reminded of a principle I learned in my university years which stated: Our perception is our reality This may have been a [...]
Knowing your identity in Christ is pivotal to shaping your core beliefs and influencing how you renew your mind. Throughout our childhood years, our core beliefs are formed and shaped by our parents, extended family, siblings, peers, teachers, and society at large. We work out what we like and dislike, yet for the most part, we still [...]
Towards the end of a year, I find myself discussing the new year with God. I want to hear his heart for what is coming. He helps me know what to expect and the outcomes he has in mind for us as a family in each year. I think he often deliberately doesn't give me all the [...]
I hear my husband open and then close the front door. I lay quietly waiting to see if I get two or twenty more minutes alone in bed before the kids wake up. A sleepy eyed child enters 30 seconds later and climbs in with me. Ugh, here we go again. I pull them into me, squeeze [...]
It started as an honest complaint from your spouse. Thirty minutes later, with insults flung without care and voices raised, the inciting incident has been forgotten. Most of us have been in a fight that has spiraled out of control. But why? How do you stop it from happening again? Defensive behavior is a major player in [...]
We live in a world of masks. Have you noticed? Most of us keep our true feelings and circumstances hidden. Instead of portraying ourselves honestly, we project happy, smiling faces. We wear our bright eyes and “everything’s perfect” attitudes like a mask. Let me give you a few examples. You’re upset at your friend, but instead of [...]
There comes a time when we awaken to the identity that God has given us as his children. This identity grows deeper as he takes us on a journey of greater self-awareness and intimacy with him. Why do I use the word self-awareness? I don't hold the view that self-awareness means selfish or prideful. In fact, I [...]
