A Lasting Picture: Overcoming Fear and Insecurity

A Lasting Picture: Overcoming Fear and Insecurity

Recently at a Museum of The Bible event in Washington, D.C., I was invited to participate in a painting class. When I first saw the class being offered on the schedule, I was a bit hesitant, if not intimidated.  I hadn’t painted anything since the 3rdgrade.  I...
Emerge: Overcome Insecurity and Walk in Confidence

Emerge: Overcome Insecurity and Walk in Confidence

“You’re a girl, and you’ll never be good enough. Just accept it. Your life will never amount to anything.” Those were the words my grandmother repeatedly told my mother growing up and were echoed repeatedly by her stepfather and brothers. Was it difficult to overcome...
Get Going Because You Can

Get Going Because You Can

My three-year-old grandson has a mind of his own (as do all 3-year olds.) So, we play games. When I want him to eat, I tell him “don’t eat that!” When I want him to hurry up, I tell him “don’t run!” Today we don’t want to be told what to think or do either. Sometimes...
Paint A Lasting Picture of Overcoming Fear and Insecurity

Paint A Lasting Picture of Overcoming Fear and Insecurity

Recently at a Museum of The Bible weekend event in Washington DC, I was invited to participate in a painting class. When I first saw the class being offered on the schedule I was a bit hesitant if not intimidated. I hadn’t painted anything since the 3rd grade. I...

Make A Change: What To Do When Wishing Fails

Want to lose weight? Get a better job? Go back to college? Find a spouse? Get closer to God? Whatever it is, understand that real change is one of the most difficult things you can ever do. Even the threat of death doesn’t make some people change. A recent study...