by | Faith Lived Out, Life Application
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility brings wisdom. These words are locked into my brain without a chance of escape.
They’ve saved my life more times than I can count. Okay, maybe not my life, but definitely my relationships, my work environment, etc.
However, before absorbing the truth of this powerful Proverb, pride destroyed some relationships, both personal and professional.
I haven’t always been the greatest fan of being confronted and called out on my junk. During my year-long stay at the residential discipleship program I was a part of, that was a daily part of the deal. “You said this to me in this way. When you did that it hurt me. When you look at me that way, I feel…. When you pretend everything is okay, you’re only hurting yourself.” If I heard those words one more time….
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by | Life Application
I received some great news this week I’m excited to share with you! Michael Hyatt & Daniel Harkavy’s new book, Living Forward, is on it’s way to my front door and I seriously can’t wait!
While I wait for the advanced copy, I’ve already read the first chapter on my phone. I’m not a big fan of digital reading – I want a book in my hand – but I couldn’t wait.
Let me just say this – I’m already hooked and can’t wait to get the pen out and start underlining.
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by | Life Application
My name is Sundi Jo and I’ve been set free from codependency. Multiple times.
Just last week at Celebrate Recovery, I was knocked in the gut with another powerful statement that brought even more freedom in my recovery.
The gentlemen sharing his testimony completely changed my perspective on the words I say to myself and others.
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by | Faith Lived Out, Life Application
Hey.. did you know Betty down the street spent the evening at Bob’s house the other night? I saw her car parked in the driveway. Can you believe she didn’t even have the audacity to hide her car? After all, she’s not even divorced yet. I don’t want to gossip, but I did want to let you know we should pray for her.
Well… I wasn’t going to say anything, but since you brought it up, Susie did get fired, but not for what you think. She was actually sleeping with her boss and word got out. Poor, poor thing. I wonder what she’ll do now. Lord knows she’ll never be able to make it on her own with that shopping addiction.
Before I go any further, let me admit my own guilt. I’ve gossiped. Probably more times than I care to admit. Oh.. the conviction that comes after.. it stinks.
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by | Faith Lived Out, Life Application
I’ve been wishing I could come up with another word for 2016. I’ve tried to persuade God multiple times but we keep ending up in the same spot we started.
So….. I guess I’ll quit arguing and snuggle up with one of the most uncomfortable words in the human vocabulary.
T.R.U.S.T.
Eeeekkk.. Typing it out gets me both excited and queasy.
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by | Life Application
I’ve been struggling lately to balance my time – to fit everything in I think I need to make happen. That seems pretty crazy since my one word for 2015 is “No”.
I must be honest and admit I’m not ending this year the way I want to and it frustrates me. December feels too “busy”. My calendar is too full and I’m asking myself what I didn’t say no to that led me here.
As a matter of fact, life hasn’t gone according to plan in the last four months. I’ve been plagued by health issues causing annoying interruptions. A doctor here. An ER trip there. Tests on this day. Surgery on that day.
I was having lunch with an Esther’s House teammate the other day and heard myself say, “I think I’ve overcommitted.” I’d been thinking about it for a while, but hadn’t spoken it out loud. Now it’s real.
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