Sep
16

Six “Me” Addiction Truths

Let’s explore six truths behind the excuses we use to be “me” addicted:

1. ”I’m a control freak.” The lie of power. It says I control events, people, and  circumstances around me, allowing me to believe I have power over others. That unless I’m the one in charge, things won’t get done correctly. This Me Addiction lie gives me the false sense of being God. It feeds my ego and often is a mask for my insecurities.

2. “I can’t help it, it’s just the way I am.” The lie that I don’t have to change, denying God’s call to personal transformation. It breeds laziness and complacency. It’s a Me Addiction excuse to justify all behaviors, attitudes and speech. Just the other day a lady said to me, “I’m going to be a grumpy old lady when I retire and there’s nothing I can do about it…it’s just the way I am.” Seriously?? [Read more...]

Jul
05

Blessings…even in mayhem

Ever had one of those days when you realize you shouldn’t have even crawled out of bed?

That was today. Setting my alarm in the 4’s should have been my first clue.

I took off on my early morning run determined to break a barrier I haven’t been able to get past. Imagine it to be some super feat of speed — because it’s not.

As I left, I marveled at the glorious full moon going down before sunrise. At the time, I thought it was beautiful. Now I know it was a warning.

Just getting warmed up in my run, I rolled my ankle. Thankfully, I was on a track with a relatively flat surface. Yes, I twisted my ankle on a perfectly flat surface. It’s not the first time. [Read more...]