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How close are you to the edge?
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One thing I love about the city at this time of year is the way it starts to sparkle. The unusually warm weather allowed the workers to start hanging the lights. Fall plantings are slowly transitioning to holiday themes. Here’s a taste of the changing seasons. What's Been On My Heart Mary DeMuth recently posted an article on Substack called “Honor Your Breaking Point.” So, I’ve been asking myself how close I am to that breaking point. Again. In this season. Are there signs I’m ignoring? What do my heart, mind, and body need this season to back away from that edge? Maybe you feel that edge too. This time of year packs the calendar, and the hurt you carry doesn’t take a day off. Jesus knew how to stay back from the breaking point. And he showed us how. “About eight days after saying this, he climbed the mountain to pray, taking Peter, John, and James along. While he was in prayer, the appearance of his face changed and his clothes became blinding white. At once two men were there talking with him. They turned out to be Moses and Elijah—and what a glorious appearance they made! They talked over his exodus, the one Jesus was about to complete in Jerusalem. Meanwhile, Peter and those with him were slumped over in sleep. When they came to, rubbing their eyes, they saw Jesus in his glory and the two men standing with him.” Luke 9:28-32 (The Message) His friends slept through it. Yet time with the Father transformed Jesus, and he came down the mountain rejuvenated. Dear one, ask yourself the same questions this week. Then find your own mountain, a quiet place and time to get away with the Father, just like Jesus did. Something for You The holidays can push you right up to that edge. Join me for Pass the Pie, Hold the Panic, a free webinar for navigating the season’s expectations in betrayal recovery. 🙏🏻 A Prayer for You Dear God, Reader needs a fresh infusion of your strength and peace today. This time of year feels more packed than usual. Help Reader carve time every day to be with you like Jesus did. Every week, show Reader the moments where they can relax and renew. Thank you for Jesus’ example. Open Reader’s mind and heart to pursue you with determined priority, to seek you in every decision, and to spend time just being with you. Thank you that this is possible through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Amen. |
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I empower faith-based women like you to recover well after discovering their husband's or significant others struggle with the dark places on the internet. Every Monday you'll receive encouragement and other carefully curated content to help you heal and find the freedom you desire.
Last Thursday, Sylvia Tillmann of Tremendous TRE and I teamed up to host a webinar. We helped people in betrayal recovery understand what happens in their heart, mind, and body. I had such fun recognizing how God designed our bodies to care for us, even in extreme or challenging situations. We truly are fearfully and wonderfully made. What's Been On My Heart With the calendar turning to November, we greet the holiday season. For better or worse. I love Thanksgiving. Its focus on gratitude...
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Our trip to Utah carried a surprise. Dave and I soaked up much-needed, life-giving time with our son and his family. Then our great-nephew Emmett, along with his dad, mom, and sister, showed up as well. He participated in a knife show in Salt Lake City two of the days we were there. What a fun surprise for all of us! Pictures below: the knife show and our granddaughter’s color guard competition. What’s Been On My Heart How do you use your time? Time stays fixed. It’s finite, for all of us....