I went on a trip recently and learned some valuable lessons while en route. I realized things about myself that needed to change and how to deal better with setbacks. Life lessons are not always fun to learn, are they? Here is what being stuck on the runway taught me and I wonder if it is a lesson for you, too. /i/   That morning as I finished some last minute packing, my thoughts wandered to my day ahead. I was leaving that morning to fly to Charlotte, North Carolina with my dear friend for a workshop and was so excited! I made sure I had all the traveling necessities, said goodbye to the family, and headed to the airport with her. Because there was not a direct flight, we had a short layover in Phoenix.  Anticipation covered any worry I had about making the connection. I have ... View Post

We all go through trials, struggles, and painful seasons. It's inevitable. Life can be difficult at times, and we can find ourselves feeling distraught, defeated, and stressed. We wonder where we have gone wrong or if God is testing our faith. I have been through quite a few myself over the years. I went through the unexpected death of my father, major health issues with my children, financial struggle, false accusations, and unbearable work situations just to name a few. Have you ever heard the saying that "God won't give you more than you can handle?" I don't believe that statement to be true.  Here is why: there are all kinds of things that happen to us that we cannot bear: the death of a child, financial ruin, terminal illness, sexual abuse, divorce, the death of a loved one ... View Post