Memory Monday: Ephesians
Sometimes saying nothing is our best option. Wisdom is knowing the difference. Happy Monday, have a blessed week. Do not …
Tag Archives: Abuse
Weary by Wednesday: Can You Smell the Freshness?
Is there any better smell in the world than sheets that have been hung out on a clothes line to …
Weary by Wednesday: Are We There Yet? A Challenge on the last day of Domestic Violence Month.
If you have ever traveled with kids, you have heard this. Frankly, if I travel more than four or five …
Weary By Wednesday: How Far is God?
In our world of jets and instant messages, the other side of the sea isn’t so far away, but in …
Weary by Wednesday: Standing at the Door
I’m in love with this wall of keys. Just look at all the shapes and sizes. Imagine all the doors, …
Weary by Wednesday: When a Door Opens
I’ve been thinking about open and closed doors lately. A comment I had posted several years ago popped up on …
Memory Monday: Ezekiel
Hoping your first week of summer is going well. Take time to see where you are.
Weary by Wednesday: Press On
Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: …
Memory Monday: Isaiah
Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine! Isaiah 43:1
Mental Health Awareness Month – The Unseen Consequences of Domestic Violence
May has been designated as Mental Health Awareness Month. Among the many issues surrounding mental health that will be discussed …
Weary by Wednesday: Royally Messy Weddings (and cords of three strands)
I’m guilty. I woke up early on Saturday and turned on the wedding. I don’t even need to tell you …
Memory Monday: Ecclesiastes
Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. (Ecclesiastes 4:12) …
Weary by Wednesday: Why does Domestic Violence Persist in the Church?
This week, I have been poked hard in the gut about domestic violence and the way the church addresses this issue. This issue crosses lines into other areas of disrespect and disregard for the value of women. And, I’m not talking about who does the dishes or brings home the bacon.
Memory Monday: Psalms
Tell your story! Come and hear, all you who fear God; let me tell you what he has done for …
Weary by Wednesday: Noble Character?
I found myself gathering some wisdom from Proverbs 31 this week. Actually, it was more of a pummeling of wisdom, …
Memory Monday: Job
Can’t really add much to that for Memory Monday! Happy Monday everyone. I know that you can do all things; …
Weary by Wednesday: Feelings or Facts?
We might be giving feelings far too much say in our decision making process. When I did my taxes online, …
Memory Monday: Esther
Sometimes you have to blaze new trails. Hard trails. We were not meant to do this alone! Go, gather together …
Weary by Wednesday: Are You a Tailgater?
Have you ever had someone ride your bumper, then speed around you, only to have them stop right beside you …
Weary by Wednesday: Happily Ever After
Can there be a happy ending if everything doesn’t go well? I think so. My hubs and I went to …
Weary by Wednesday: Happy Tired
I don’t know if there is such a thing as happy tired. But right now I’m happy, and I’m tired. …
Weary by Wednesday: Not About Me
It’s not all about me. I get steamrolling ahead and forget this sometimes. About then I can count on a …
Memory Monday: 2 Samuel
Weary my Wednesday: Come Near
I woke way too early, it was the final day of the conference, and I was spent. I could hear …
Memory Monday: I Samuel
It’s been a hectic Monday. My sweet Mother-in-law is in the hospital, all is well and we are waiting for …
Weary by Wednesday: Give me Water
It doesn’t matter the shape or form, give me water. Ocean, river, lake, pond, or creek (and I say, “cric”). …
Memory Monday: Ruth
We still need a guardian-redeemer, and we have him in Jesus! Praying you are staying strong in the word.
Memory Monday: Judges
Memory Monday. Happy Valentines week! You are loved!
Weary by Wednesday: Spending Time
I need a 12 step program. Or at least a tad more self-disciple. Well, let’s be frank…a lot more discipline! …
Weary by Wednesday: Wasting Time and Socks
I love silly signs and t-shirts I find in touristy shops. Some of them describe my crazy life pretty well. …
Weary by Wednesday: Camping with Psalms
I’m camping out in Psalms again this week, while my husband and I spend a few days away camping! I …
Memory Monday: Numbers
Weary by Wednesday: Songs of Worship and Praise
I love the book of Psalms. It’s my go to place for calm, whatever life is throwing at me. Unlike …
Memory Monday: Leviticus
Good morning! Welcome to week three of Memory Monday. Hiding God’s word in our heart will reap a good harvest. …
WbW: That’s a Wrap
Just like that, 2017 is a wrap. It’s been a wild ride this year. Loosing the cancer battle with our …
Called by Name: A.B.U.S.E. Questions
Called by Name: A.B.U.S.E. Questions
Weary by Wednesday: Memories in My Mind
Do you have memories engrained in you? We all do, things we remember exactly where and what we were doing …
Called by Name: Compelled
Called by Name: Compelled. “It begins like a little drip you don’t even notice.”
Weary by Wednesday: Pressing On
Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: …
Single Parenting: Phone Calls and Other Communication with a Difficult or Abusive Ex
Single Parenting: Communication. It’s highly unlikely that an abusive ex will stop abusing. You need to set up firm boundaries for what is and is not acceptable interaction.
Weary by Wednesday: Rain
Weary by Wednesday: Rain. I find myself much less Weary by Wednesday when I remember the Father is in charge of the the sun and the rain and the behaviors of others.
Single Parenting: Phone Calls
Single Parenting: Phone Calls. I had other issues to contend with, continual attempted abuse, via telephone communications. Fortunately, I was wising up to his tactics and started taking control.
Called by Name: More Abuse in the Headlines
Message: If you aren’t black and blue, cut, shot or maimed in some way, don’t call 911.
Single Parenint: Putting the Puzzle Together
Forget being social. Forget cleaning, cooking dinner or anything else that should be done, I can’t focus until the puzzle is complete.
Called by Name: Standing Your Ground, Dealing with Adult Bullies
Called by Name: Standing Your Ground. Some people do not want to work things out, they want their own way and will stop at nothing to get it
Called by Name: Poppy’s Words
Called by Name: The old adage about sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me, is an out right lie.
Are We There Yet?
If you have ever traveled with kids, you have heard this. Frankly, after I travel more than four or five …
Called by Name: On Watch
I don’t want to take any joy away from those who have normal. Joy is good. I just want to call to the attention of those who do, to know, that assuming everyone has what you have, isn’t the case. Take time to learn the signs of abuse.
Weary by Wednesday: Reflection
Weary by Wednesday: Reflection. I soak this in, because naturally I am not calm. I spiral out over the littlest of problems. I worry. I fret.
Called by Name: Sounds of Abuse
Sounds of Abuse. There are the happy sounds described above and then there are the sounds inside an abusive home.
