Even Perspective… Perhaps, especially perspective. When we focus on negatives or lack or weaknesses: what needs to get done ways we fall short roles we are unable to fill jobs we don’t get accomplished things we wish we had but don’t fear/anxiety Any of these and more, we get self-centered, we get tunnel vision trying… Read More
How My Focus Changed & Why It’s Okay if Your’s does Too
I originally shared this on my counseling blog, but have since shut that blog down, in order to solely focus here. I want to share how the focus of my work has changed over the years, and why it’s okay if your focus changes, too. When I was in high school, I began my career… Read More
Burn-out & Value
Unfortunately, a lot of us tie our value into what we do. A few nights ago, I sat on our bed and cried after a fight because I just knew I had failed as a wife (just 2 and a half weeks in). I have barely slept since we got married, bordering exhaustion, and we just… Read More
Recent Thoughts
Over on my personal blog, I had written some things recently that may be helpful for some in ministry or helping professions, when looking at things like depression, anxiety, and burn-out, either in ourselves or our clients. As I step out in faith, and grow in the direction of focusing on these areas, I wanted… Read More
New Direction!
I believe I’ve shared on this blog (and if not, I have on my personal blog), that I am recently engaged. In two short weeks to be married. As I have taken a break from writing and other things in the past 3 months, God has been working in my heart. When I first started… Read More
Value
One of my greatest goals is to help others recognize their own value. Because, somewhere along the way, I have realized: When you recognize your own value, it gets harder to allow others to devalue you. This is something I am currently walking through, recognizing what I can bring to the table. Recognizing my value… Read More
When the World Burns
I don’t know what Esther felt when she stood before the King’s door, knowing going in could cost her her life. I don’t know what she felt, exactly, when she said: “…if I perish, I perish” – Esther 4:16 I don’t know what Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were feeling facing the fire, standing strong in… Read More
Winds of Change
Since I updated 2 months ago (2 months! Crazy), there have been even more changes going on in the life of this Tiny House, oily life living counselor. I have been elated at the growing relationship with my fella. I have been a part of an amazing church plant here in Oklahoma (soon, there will… Read More
A Day in the Life of an Oily, Tiny House Counselor
Today, is a day I’m so excited about: A day in my Tiny House, Oily life! Morning: I use Thieves products to jump start my day: Toothpaste & Mouthwash. Also, I use this deoderant (A caveat is that I’ve learned that during he hottest part of summer, I am unable to continue with good hygiene… Read More
Five Minute Friday – Empty
Ministry? It’s not about the whole, it’s about the broken. It’s not about the full. It’s about the empty. Read More
