(SSS*-Week 2) There’s that break-up. You were passed over for that promotion. You called, no answer. You texted, no reply. There’s that peek at your social media activity, no “likes.” Only a fraction of the people you invited showed up. You joined months ago, no "matches." You applied, then came that “Thanks, . . . however . . .” letter. What is happening here and why does it hurt? Rejection is what’s happening. And that “hurt” you feel? It is real! MRI scans prove rejection literally Continue Reading
Why Did You Eat My Food?
(SSS* - Week 1) It was a Friday evening. I was going to have the house all to myself. On several random occasions that day, I shared with my co-workers that while relaxing was golden in and of itself, what I was most looking forward to was finishing off a shrimp dish I had brought home from dinner at one of my favorite restaurants the evening before. I had gotten too full to complete it then. But, I was more than ready for it on this night! I left work, got home, and changed Continue Reading
Handouts for Spending the Summer in Samuel Bible Study
Here are some helpful handouts to guide us through our study of 1st and 2nd Samuel. Each week the outline will be made available along with a few journal questions specific for that week's reading. Feel free to print these pages and create a binder. I would also LOVE it if you'd share some of your answers and thoughts in the comments section or via email as we move along. I'm excited about spending the summer with you in the books of 1st and 2nd Samuel. Thanks in advance for all we will Continue Reading