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I can still imagine in my mind my earliest memory of shame.  Momma came to pick me and my brother DeWayne up from our grandma after school. A picture of me and my younger cousin Laurie fell out of my spelling folder. I had written my name and the name Suzie on the back of… Read more

The Gifts of Imperfections Courage, Compassion and Connection The entire time I was reading the section “Courage, Compassion and Connection,” I couldn’t stop smiling! My heart was filled with comfirmational joy! I knew without doubt, God had led me to this book with intent purpose. I hope you are just as moved and inspired! “Shame… Read more

Even after knowing and loving God for many, many years I still struggle with feeling unworthy and inferior. I’m reminded of Moses and his inferiority complex. In Exodus 4:1-17, the Lord called Moses to go back to Egypt and free the Hebrews. Moses gives reasons why he isn’t the man for the job. In his… Read more

The Gifts of Imperfection “Wholehearted living is about engaging in our lives from a place of worthiness. It means cultivating the courage, compassion, and connection to wake up in the morning and think, No matter what gets done and how much is left undone, I am enough. It’s going to bed at night thinking, Yes,… Read more

Control, Compassion, Connection February 15: Overview of introduction “Whole Hearted Living.” Febuary 16 Discussion of Courage February 17 Discussion of Compassion & Boundaries February 18 Discussion of Connection February 19 We will discuss Galatians 6:2 and compare it to the chapter, “Courage, Compassion, Connection.” Begin reading “Exploring the Power of Love, Belonging, and Being Enough.”… Read more

Money is not the problem. We all need money to pay for needed essentials of life. 1 Timothy 6:10 says, “the love of money is the root of all evil.” In other words, the love of money is what leads to sin. Having faith in God requires patience in times of trouble and hardship. Pray… Read more

Highlights Instead of pursuing selfish possessions, ask God to give you what you need. Ask, “are the desires of my heart in agreement with the will of God?” Pleasure and possessions that keep us from drawing close to God are sinful. When we judge others, we are breaking God’s law to love our neighbors. (Matt.… Read more

Sit, relax, grab a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy the read. My name is Elaine J. Standridge and I am realistic, blunt, loyal and loving. I am also a mother, grandmother, daughter, and a wife. Yet, I am so much more! Read this blog and you too can find out many interesting things… Read more