by skimhenson | Nov 7, 2012 | balance, patriotism
We think we voted right, but so do the millions who cast their ballot for the other candidate. I wonder why we ignore the fact that the opposing party believes as adamantly as we do. They’re sure their contenders are intelligent, qualified and forthright. The same as...
by skimhenson | Nov 2, 2012 | book reviews and interviews
I was fortunate to be chosen as one of the hosts for Jeff Goins’ online book tour for Wrecked. Thanks for taking the time to answer our questions, Jeff, and for writing a book that changes lives. Hope this weekend your dog is allowed on the couch. Readers, read on …...
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...