Category Archives: Daily Life

If We Don’t Trust God Enough, Does He Still Answer Our Prayers?

Posted on November 13, 2014 by This Woman Writes

Commonsense goes a long way, and if we used more of it, we wouldn’t rely on Dr. Phil, or Oprah, or, within the religious realm, the myriad of psycho-spiritual counselors writing books telling us how to live our lives to . . … Continue reading →

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When a Christian Leaves the Group

Posted on November 12, 2014 by This Woman Writes

Self-defense is a good thing to know — many women wish we possessed enough simple martial arts skill that we could tumble an assailant to the ground, whimpering. But physically defending ourselves isn’t the only arena of importance, and even if we can’t find, or afford, … Continue reading →

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Autumn Dance: The Story of This Painting

Posted on November 11, 2014 by This Woman Writes

Autumn Dance: The Story of this Painting by Steve Henderson at Start Your Week with Steve — Autumn is a season of transition, and one of its best aspects is also its worst: one day, it can be bone-chilling cold, … Continue reading →

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Christians: Do It Your Way, Not Tradition’s

Posted on November 6, 2014 by This Woman Writes

One of the problems of formal, prescriptive Bible studies is that, frequently, they mooooooooooove soooooooooooo slooooooooooowly through the Scriptures, focusing on one or two verses at a time and haranguing the poor words until they collapse, exhausted, and pant out, … Continue reading →

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Autumn Sail — The Story of This Painting

Posted on November 4, 2014 by This Woman Writes

The story of the painting, Autumn Sail, by Steve Henderson at Start Your Week with Steve: Anyone who spends any time at all outside knows that not all days are sunny and warm — what we term “perfect.” And while … Continue reading →

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God Knows We Don’t Confuse Him with Santa Claus

Posted on November 4, 2014 by This Woman Writes

As Christians, we scold ourselves a lot, not the least of which is about prayer. Have you heard this one? “God isn’t Santa Claus, you know, and He gets tired of our putting a wish list in front of Him … Continue reading →

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Discouraged Because You Don’t Have Enough Faith?

Posted on November 1, 2014 by This Woman Writes

I once knew a woman who, for many years, attributed her lack of health to a lack of faith. No matter how much she prayed, no matter how much she begged and pleaded God, no matter how much she asked the … Continue reading →

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You Are Stronger Than You Think You Are

Posted on October 31, 2014 by This Woman Writes

On a recent visit to my middle daughter (note to self, and parents with three or more children: do NOT use term, “middle child”), I was convinced to join her, and a group of ridiculously fit others, at the local … Continue reading →

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Living in Limbo-Land

Posted on October 29, 2014 by This Woman Writes

Dreams are great things. They push us, prod us, exhilarate us, give us hope for a brighter future. They also frustrate us to no end, especially when we have a dream, a desire, a longing, an aching — for years and … Continue reading →

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Little Angel Bright — The Story of This Painting

Posted on October 28, 2014 by This Woman Writes

The story of the painting Little Angel Bright, by Steve Henderson at Start Your Week with Steve: Christmas, like snowfall, prompts different responses in people: some roll their eyes, upset by commercialism; others insist that Santa has nothing to do … Continue reading →

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