Apologizing can be one of the hardest things you ever have to do! After all, it requires humbling yourself and admitting you were wrong. Sometimes apologizing is about your wrong response to what they did. When you seek forgiveness, it is important that you sincerely express your regret over what you said or did—or perhaps over what you did not …

I’ve always considered myself to be a person who loves change. In fact, God once spoke to my heart that He gave me a flexible and adaptable nature and as a result, He could use my life in many places and venues. I’ve always welcomed new things and embraced change. Not so much lately! Recently I’ve struggled with letting go …

Many years ago, I attended a large women’s conference in Southern California. When invited, I was given the impression that I would be called upon to say a few words. I didn’t plan an elaborate presentation, but simply prepared a short talk should the opportunity present itself. As you can imagine, I dressed appropriately for the occasion, with a little …

Years ago my daughters participated in a Christmas musical, The Music of Christmas, presented by The Church on the Way in Van Nuys, California. They sang in the children’s choir, and I was thrilled that they were able to experience this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We lived 30 miles away from the church, but the drives to and from practices and rehearsals …

Have you ever been faced with making an important decision, and your emotions were all over the place? How in the world do you keep your body out of stress mode and live an emotionally healthy life in a world laced with negativity … not to mention life’s unpredictable twists and turns? A number of years ago when we lived …

I’ve walked with God for a long time, and there’s one thing I know: God often gets a bad rap for what the enemy does. One of my greatest challenges in ministry is dealing with people who blame God for the disasters and failures in their lives. While some things are a result of our own poor choices, the Apostle …

Do you realize that it really is okay to be ordinary? Are you aware, like I am, that we all have limitations? I personally believe people will only be successful once they have come to terms with this unvarnished truth. I admit, it’s sometimes hard for me to come to grips with this truth and still remember that God views …

Although jealousy runs rampant in our world, it is possible to live free from the clutches of the green-eyed monster. A heart that has received the love of God and embraced His grace and mercy is satisfied with God’s provision and plan for his or her life–it is enough! Jealous people are the most miserable, unhappy people in the world. …