Do you ever feel like your plans and God's plans don't match?
Author: bethtownsend
Wife of 24 years, parent to two young adults, grew up on MS live in LA, spent years in property management, training and consulting for various companies. Now publisher of www.batonrougechristianlifemagazine.com. Also write a blog on the power of personal choice and speak when the right opportunity presents itself. Have a website at bethtownsend.com or bethtownsend/wordpress.com. Let's connect!
When you don’t ‘dwell well..’
Goals are great. Sometimes we achieve them, other times we don't. Do you "dwell well?" My theme of 'dwelling well' this year is based in Psalm 91. "He who DWELLS in the secret place of the most high will rest in the shadow of the Almighty." In other words, where is our hiding place? Our… Continue reading When you don’t ‘dwell well..’
Do you “Dwell Well?”
Those kinds of friends….
Last week, a friend (Nancy, far left) called to check on me. She knew I'd been struggling with how to handle some recent changes in my life. How are you? Happy go lucky me broke down in tears. "I'm really struggling." She knew. "I know, you've been on my heart and mind." Just to be… Continue reading Those kinds of friends….
Last week I met a bully……
The Art of Skilled Communication and Discernment….. Last week I met a bully. He spent weeks accusing me of lack of integrity and character and threatening to sue me numerous times. At 54 years of age, I’ve had vast business experience. I’ve managed millions of dollars in budgets, overseeing people and properties and meeting the… Continue reading Last week I met a bully……
Are you a door or a door mat?
Serving Others…. Are you a door or a doormat? The truth is, it made me mad. Here I was in church, looking to be encouraged by the sermon. As the worship ended, our pastor stood up and made a statement I’ll never forget. You could have heard a pin drop in the huge auditorium. “Do… Continue reading Are you a door or a door mat?
Phones!? Making memories in the moments!
To the man I run by frequently in my neighborhood. You are outside with your kids, fun! They are running and playing and having a blast! From time to time they say, "look daddy" and you glance over and smile. Then you look back down, at your phone. To the man sitting next to me… Continue reading Phones!? Making memories in the moments!
