Tag: Pain

• Plank Hunting – Shoot Down Your Excuses And WW Linkup

  

  When I was about 11 years old, my mother did not ask me to help with getting the table set or cleaning up after a meal. I remember feeling guilty whenever I saw my older sister helping my mom with those tasks. Finally, my mom woke up to the fact that I was indeed old…

  BethSteffaniak

  September 1, 2015

  Change, Choices, Confessional Culture, False Beliefs, Fear, Guilt, Pain, Plank Hunt Series, Self-Protection, Self-Reflection, Spiritual Growth, Survey, Truth, Wedded Wednesday

  Barriers, Character Flaws, Confession, Growth, Guilt, Pain, Self-examination, Shame, Truth

• Push Out of Your Comfort Zone And WW Linkup!

  

  I mentioned during week one of the “Triple C” challenge that I wanted to gradually make each week in this challenge a bit more vulnerable—pushing you ever-so-slightly out of your comfort zone. So far I believe I’ve kept the challenges fairly safe and mild. But this week it’s time to ramp it up a tad.…

  BethSteffaniak

  August 4, 2015

  Affection, Affirmation, Change, Choices, Christ-Centered, Comfort, Dates with Mates, Encouragement, Faith in God, Love of God, Marriage Spark, Pain, Perseverance, Romance, Sex & Sexuality, Triple “C” Challenge, Vulnerability, Wedded Wednesday

  Challenge, Comfort Zone, Pain, Perseverance, Vulnerability

• Are You ‘In Over Your Head’? Video

  I wanted to share a video this week of a song that has become very close to my heart lately. I love the lyrics because it says, “I’m in over my head.” I love that idea because, so much of the time, we hear songs or messages that talk about walking on water or being…

  BethSteffaniak

  June 14, 2015

  Choices, Christ-Centered, Discouragement, Emotions, Faith in God, Fear, Pain, Surrender, Trials, Video

  Faith in God, Pain, Surrender, Trials

• Why Fearing God is Needed for Your Trial and Messy Marriage

  

  I know it’s been a while since I posted a “Sloppy Joe Time” and, FYI, I have two more in the queue! However, today I’m posting this very important video by Francis Chan that explains why the fear of God  is needed in life, especially if you’ve been in a long-standing trial. I know how…

  BethSteffaniak

  May 31, 2015

  Christ-Centered, Faith in God, False Beliefs, Fear, Pain, Perseverance, Trials, Trust, Worry

  Faith in God, Fear of God, Pain, Trials, Trust

• ‘Not Ever Quite Home – PTSD and Marriage’ Plus WW Link up!

  Today we are honored to have Andrew Budek-Schmeisser of Blessed are the Pure of Heart as our guest to share a perspective that he’s uniquely qualified to offer. He knows first-hand the devastation that PTSD can cause in marriage, so I was thrilled when he agreed to share his wisdom and experience here with all of us…

  BethSteffaniak

  September 2, 2014

  Commitment, False Beliefs, Pain, Perseverance, PTSD & Marriage, Toxic Baggage, Trauma, Wedded Wednesday

  Pain, PTSD, Toxic Baggage, Trauma

• Make Hard Choices Because of Christ’s Love

  

  Lately I’ve been feeling discouraged about my daily tendency to repeat certain sins. I often let pride, fear and selfishness reign instead of reaching out for and clinging to God. I’ve noticed it in the smallest of details in my day. Not just choosing wrong actions, but dwelling on sinful thoughts like they’re a melting…

  BethSteffaniak

  April 21, 2013

  Acceptance, Attitude, Choices, Christ-Centered, Confession, Grace, Perseverance, Prayer, Surrender

  Bible, Choices, Christ’s love, Commitment, Cross, Pain, Persevere, Suffering