I love it when people inspire me. It can be like kindling to a fire and getting me off my sofa and back into the gym, or their words and actions can ignite my thought pattern, resulting in a much-needed change. What I don’t like, however, is when my life is on fire and the flames are destroying everything. Cancer …
Processing the year that has passed …
The old has gone, and the new is here. And, quite frankly, I’m glad. 2023 was a doozy. Death, cancer, ill health, ER visits, a bomb threat at school, allergic reactions, unexpected financial expenses––the foundations of our house slipped, and we had to restabilize the whole house. Consequently, the dollars flew from our bank account, leaving us tightening the budget …
I Quit
The past month has been rough. This wasn’t the post I was planning. But, as I started to write, I found myself journaling to God, “I quit.” If you find yourself in a place where life is tough, I pray that these words will encourage you. Dear God, I quit. I quit from this path that you’ve given me. This …
You are Appointed
You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you John 15:16 NIV Half Moon Bay, California, is the pumpkin patch capital of the United States. Each year, it hosts the annual World …
You are Chosen
For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you. 1 Thessalonians 1:4 NIV To be chosen by God is something spectacular. It’s better than winning the golden ticket in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. It’s better than the day you met your partner, and it’s better than your favorite memory. To be chosen by God is so …
God Cares About Your Mental Health
Like our physical health, we often take mental health for granted until it’s not good. Did you know in the United States, almost half of adults will experience mental illness during their lifetime? Maybe you, yourself, have experienced depression, anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, eating disorders, etc. If so, you’re not alone. Like physical illnesses, mental health doesn’t always affect people …
You Are Beautiful
“I am beautiful.” When was the last time you said that to yourself without equivocation? Could you look into a mirror today and believe that every part of you, inside and out, is truly beautiful? Sometimes, to be beautiful is considered pretty to look at, have a happy disposition, and having a wonderful personality. But this is not true. This …
After the Storm …
Growing up in Great Britain, everyone talked about the weather. Even now, when I visit, it’s a guaranteed topic of conversation. Weather is the commonality that links people the British people and is always a safe topic for idle chitchat. After a big storm, friends would often say something like, “That rain helped my garden … just what we needed …
10 Things God Wants You to Remember Especially as Your Kids Leave the Nest
It’s that time of year again when kids are heading to college, training camps, or starting out on their own. It was this situation that inspired Not So Secret Love Letters’ first post. And, in honor of this, here are ten things I learned last year that may help you this year. 1. They’re his kids first. He …
I See You, My beloved; I Love You. And I Am With You Always.
This morning I got a call from a family member that I’d been dreading. Her cancer had spread, it wasn’t contained, and the tumor was bigger than expected. All I could reply was, “I’m sorry and I’m praying for you.” I sat and listened as she told me the next steps. There’s no guarantee she’s eligible for the next line …