Why Self-Hatred Is Such A Deadly Peril

“To hate oneself is to walk alongside oneself.” Leanne Payne There are those who will openly admit to hating themselves, but for many it comes up in more subtle ways. It may be a dislike of your name, or a jealousy over the life of another, or something about your appearance that displeases you, or […]

Taking My Own Medicine

“And what happened there has transformed my life so much.” It was a friend’s description of her experience in a ministry similar to Landmark Journey. I should have been delighted—or at least encouraged. But I was neither. I felt jealous.  In my mind I knew that if Jesus were honored and hearts were changed, I should rejoice, but […]

Being thankful…in the rain

What am I thankful for this week? It came during the rain on Sunday. Heidi and I often walk early on Sunday mornings to get ourselves moving and to enjoy the outdoors. It was cloudy this Sunday, but on the warmish side. Rain was supposed to move in later, so we thought we could get in […]