by skimhenson | Oct 26, 2012 | depression
The first time I admitted my secret, I was in a spiritual meeting with several women friends who nodded while I shared five minutes of my story. Until that morning, I labeled my depression a funk, feeling kind of blue, being down and out, a gloomy mood. I joked about...
by skimhenson | Oct 14, 2012 | letting go, pain
After her 20-year marriage ended, my sister-in-law talked about what her counselor shared to help with the grief. “You’re not grieving over what you had. You’re grieving over what you wish you had,” she said. Grief doesn’t distinguish between losing something real and...
by skimhenson | Oct 8, 2012 | guest posts, talent
I’m guest posting on the blog of writer friend Andy Lee. Andy is pursuing publication of her first book, A Mary Like Me, which explores the human hearts of three biblical women named Mary. Her blog by the same name encourages us to follow our call whether to a...
by skimhenson | Sep 30, 2012 | listening and talking
I was in the shower when I remembered my friend saying she has a thing about people’s feet being clean and manicured. Even though I was rushed to get to our lunch date, I spent an extra minute or so on foot care before I dried and dressed. This is just one humorous...
by skimhenson | Sep 23, 2012 | patriotism
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 ESV Because of...