Spiritual Growth Category
Disappointments and Expectations—Part II
Posted on September 22, 2015 2 Comments
It seems that weekly someone disappoints me. I always have high hopes and expectations for people I’m involved with. Click to Tweet. I always hope for the best, so when they fail me, or I have failed them, or I have just failed, it’s a hurt and anger that needs to heal. #disappointment #expectations
My Three Keys to Heal
Posted on August 18, 2015 Leave a Comment
I’ve had my share of life’s hurts and disappointments, and whenever something would happen, I would respond in all the wrong ways. I’d be angry, hurt, and wounded for a long time. I mentioned three words last week that are My Three Leys to Heal: 1) forgive 2) release 3) move on. I’ll be talking […]
Disappointments and Expectations—Part I
Posted on August 11, 2015 Leave a Comment
A friend of mine is hurting from disappointment. People have let her down. People she counted on to either do something on her behalf or something she expected of them didn’t come through. How we handle disappointment is important. Click to Tweet #disappointment #expectations #respondtodisappointment
Eternal Moments of the Day—A Listening Ear
Posted on August 4, 2015 Leave a Comment
Sometimes all someone needs is a listening ear. In today’s fast-paced society running along at breakneck speed, taking time to listen to a friend or a loved one can be mighty important. Let’s talk about it. #alisteningear #listening #amwriting Click to Tweet
Plowing Through to Peace—Part II
Posted on July 28, 2015 Leave a Comment
One thing I’m learning about peace is that sometimes it’s easy to lose, but we need to work to get it back. I had a really good week last week, I put together a routine, not a schedule of my days, and it worked really well. Then I was thrown for a loop on Saturday. […]
Plowing Through to Peace—Part I
Posted on July 21, 2015 Leave a Comment
I’m not a farmer, but I’ve done a lot of plowing in my lifetime. The kind of plowing I’m talking about here is plowing through to peace of mind and heart. It’s very hard work. It takes a lot of courage…courage to face emotional pain, courage to take a stand in faith, and courage to […]
Eternal Moments of the Day—Part III
Posted on July 14, 2015 Leave a Comment
It really is those momentous little things that can make an eternal difference, especially if it comes out of the blue with no warning, a lovely surprise that both enriches and encourages you. It’s a connection. Click to Tweet
The Value of True Friendships—Part II
Posted on July 7, 2015 Leave a Comment
A few weeks ago, I posted about the value of true friendships, and told you about a fickle friend from elementary school. I don’t know if this is true for you, but I suspect that to different degrees, everyone’s life is like this. Friends come and go in your life. They move into your life […]
Angels—Aware or Unaware—Part II
Posted on June 30, 2015 Leave a Comment
A few weeks ago, I started discussing angels. We are fascinated with the supernatural, and our fascination with angels is part of that. Psalm 91:11-12 says “For He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you in all your ways. In their hands they shall bear you up. Lest you dash your foot […]
Facing Your Fear–What are YOU Afraid Of?
Posted on June 23, 2015 Leave a Comment
Who’s Afraid of the Big, Bad Wolf? Will he huff and puff and blow your ‘house’ down? Your life is too precious to continue to live in fear. Click to Tweet I’ve heard it said that we’re all afraid of “something”–whether it’s a fear of heights, fear of water, fear of dogs, fear of the […]
Donna L.H. Smith 