LizChatter

This is my story and I'm sticking to it ❤ Honestly, full-on truth; God has proven this to me time and time again.  ❤He's purposed my own experience with various forms of abuse/misuse to reach those who are wounded by abusive authority figures and leadership  (in friendships, in families, in churches, in marriage and in their career path).  ❤He's purposed my experiences with passive leadership who choose to not interrupt abuse and highlighted to me the importance of speaking up for the weak and down-trodden.  ❤He's purposed my history with self-loathing and used it as an ongoing example of choosing to heal and live in freedom.  And in all of this, He has taught me grace toward the abusers and misusers in my life, by giving me the sight to see how hurt and wounded they are/have been. The saying goes, "Hurt people, hurt people." So let it also be true, "Healed people, offer healing to people."  This whole life, that God has given ...

This song resonates with my spirit so deeply; as does the old hymn "What 'Er My God Ordains Is Right" . Have you ever heard it? " Was Gott tut, das ist wohl­ge­tan" (original German language) was  written in 1676 by Samuel Rodigast for his friend Gastorius who'd become seriously ill;  Gastorius later recovered and wrote the melody to put his dear friend's penned words to music.  To this day, I desire a friend like that... you know... the kind that writes for you :)  I suppose there are a couple of reasons these songs feel so right, so real to my soul. It seems a bit deep to put into words but if you have a minute, stick around for my attempt at explaining.  Firstly, I've seen that so many in the Christian world believe only good/fun/exciting things happen to the ones God loves. It's like they believe that everything encountered is light, fun, and easy. Do you know anyone that seems to live under that falsehood? Maybe it's you; tha...

Sisters,  Do not assume any role in "catching" your man or "settling" for some half interested fella. Too many of my sisters are living frustrated about their guy's flaws, his passive nature or wandering eye. It's heart-breaking and all too real for me.  The checking off of that "relationship" box on your life list is not worth the turmoil of a dysfunctional relationship. You can trust the truth of that statement! I literally know what I'm talking about.  So you feel the fire of passion and hormonal chemistry? You're not the first one to deal with that... afterall we're all here aren't we. J ust look at your feelings as biological science.  "That doesn't help", you say?  Okay then, here's an old phrase we learned in elementary school to help us learn how and remember how to put out a fire.  STOP! DROP! ROLL! Remember that one?   STOP! Let God work in you and in your future spouse to bring out your fla...