Hey, let’s laugh again

When was the last time you really laughed? That deep belly laugh that goes all the way to your toes. Ecclesiastes 3:4 says that there’s “a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn, and a time to dance.” To live free: Make time to laugh That...

No is not a dirty word

Is it hard for you to say no — and why or why not? That was our confession question today on the More Than Small Talk podcast. If you are a people pleaser, saying no is your kryptonite. It may make you feel like you are letting someone down, down, down. So you...

Shame vs. a changed heart

You know the feeling. You just did something you promised you’d never do. But there it is. Maybe no one sees it but you. Regret sets in. Guilt tangles. Shame follows. This puts us at a crossroads. When you find yourself wrestling with shame, the following can...