Do you put a lot on yourself? Does life thrust undesirable circumstances on you? Whatever is the cause of your stress, know you are not alone. I’ve had my fair share of periods of stress. I’ve learned a lot in those (mostly) self-inflicted seasons of busyness: Trying harder only leads to burn outNo one is… Continue reading How to Swap Stress for Stillness
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3 Ways To Get Rid Of Your Road Rage
My husband is the sweetest. Until someone cuts him off while driving. I always feel safe with my husband except on the road sometimes. Don’t get me wrong, his driving is great. It’s his road rage that has my eyes widening. I define road rage as getting angry with someone else’s driving. This doesn’t always… Continue reading 3 Ways To Get Rid Of Your Road Rage
2 Ways To Grow Your Relationships With Your Words
Have you ever experienced a relationship that’s been wounded from a harsh spoken word or neglected from a lack of unspoken words? I’ve experienced the struggle firsthand. I learned the hard way: words are crucial within a relationship/friendship. “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for… Continue reading 2 Ways To Grow Your Relationships With Your Words
Defining Yourself
Who loves when a teacher on the first day of school would say “Okay now let’s go around the room and introduce ourselves. Say at least 3 things about yourself”? Not me. You have only a few seconds to think of what you’re going to say. Times up. What 3 things would you say? Today,… Continue reading Defining Yourself
What To Do With a Disoriented Identity
“She said you’re a spoiled flirt.” Only she probably didn’t use such a nice word. Having my friends inform me what someone called me behind me back was paralyzing. I don’t know about you, but once my identity is attacked I start to scrutinize every angle of myself wondering if it might be true. Am… Continue reading What To Do With a Disoriented Identity
Examining Ourselves Through The Word
One late afternoon at my grandma’s house, none of my cousins were there to play with and there was nothing else to do. So, I picked up a child’s bible story book and began to read. By the end of the day I had read every story in that book. “What an accomplishment!” I thought.… Continue reading Examining Ourselves Through The Word
How to Have a Merry & Bright Christmas This Season
I’ve got a card for everyone. I’ll be seeing his family the 23rd and mine on the 22nd. Wait… I’m forgetting that we will see his other family the 26th. Oh yeah and the other family... and now I don’t have any more Christmas cards. I have to order more! I scramble to open my… Continue reading How to Have a Merry & Bright Christmas This Season
“You’re still human”
"You still fail, because you're still human" is something along the lines of what Clayton told me the other day when I needed comfort. His words have been carrying me through this season of self-afflicted busyness. The end of my final semester of college for an accounting certification is close to being completed. I've planned… Continue reading “You’re still human”
Praising God in the Pain
Did you know your circumstances don’t determine your attitude? We have free will when it comes to our attitude, despite life’s unfair circumstances. In Habakkuk (the fifth-to-last book of the Old Testament), we see the example of a prophet who witnessed brutal injustices in his own country. He begins his book with a complaint to… Continue reading Praising God in the Pain
Going From Pressure to Peace with Our To-Do Lists
When making a to-do list, do you get overwhelmed? An ignored homework due date is rapidly approaching. Dishes in the sink are crying to be cleaned. A commitment to your fitness hangs in the back of your mind. A friend sent a text earlier asking if you’re free for a specific date. Tasks on a… Continue reading Going From Pressure to Peace with Our To-Do Lists
Britney Froese 