New Life from Old Stumps

Today’s post is based on chapter 16 of my book, Newness of Life.

Newness of Life

How is new life rising from old stumps in your current season?

What I’ve learned about stumps in the past 12 years of living in the woods is this:

New life will always sprout up if roots are intact.

The roots of our trees run deep, fifty feet or more.  Those roots enable the trees to leaf out season after season, bringing newness of life year after year.  Unless the roots are permanently severed, the power of life will keep pushing forward.

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A Time for War, A Time for Peace

Peace through Boundaries

Today’s post is based on chapter 15 of my book, Newness of Life.

Newness of Life: Trusting God in Times of Transition

At the dinner table this week, I considered how to tell a story about personal conflict in a way my children would understand.

I posed this scenario:

Suppose you are sitting in math class.  Your teacher singles you out in front of everyone and says, “You stink at math!”  You know it’s not true, and your teacher is being mean for no good reason.  What would you do?

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How to Show Love to a Bully

Today’s post is based on chapter 14 of my book, Newness of Life.

How to Show Love to a Bully: Ch. 14 in Newness of Life

In my current season, I face a bully almost every day.  A person who makes every interaction unpleasant.  A person who doesn’t own their bully status, but fights with snarky words and subtle put-downs.  A person who does all they can to convey the message that I’m unwanted, unappreciated, and better off somewhere else.

This bully gives me the perfect opportunity for a time to love even when it’s hard.  Over time I’ve adopted five practices for showing love to this bully.

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A Fresh Batch of Book Reviews #4

Enjoy these book reviews and check out my latest book, Newness of Lifepriced at $2.99 this week only!

Heroine by Laura Domino

My friend Laura wrote this fantastic book for any Christian woman who wants to be brave.  This book is a short and powerful read, perfect for a busy woman’s schedule.  Each day will take only five to ten minutes to get through.  That’s one reason this book is such a great pick.

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