The Pursuit of His Presence – Are we willing to pursue him no matter the cost?
My heart ached at the thought of it. God couldn’t possibly be calling us to leave our church of 17 years. All our friends were there. We did a lot of life together – Bible studies, mission trips, Sunday School. We held each other up during seasons of...
This Is Us Being Us – A Glimpse Into Our Marriage
Doc helped me to clean the kitchen before we jumped in the car to get a few items from the drugstore. Walking out of the door, I grabbed the bag of overstuffed garbage, hung it on the side mirror of my car, as we usually do, and drove down the long driveway to our...
I Do Not Believe in Coincidence
I do not believe in coincidence. Jeremiah 1:5 instructs us that before we were formed in the womb, He knew us. That means that nothing can be hidden from Him; it is only when our eyes have opened, only when our souls are ready to receive…that is when it is time. It’s...
Learning the Gift of Comfort
Empathy. It’s “the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.” We’ve all known it at one time or another—a friend who comes alongside and offers support, love, comfort, and understanding. But not just anyone can offer this gift of gifts. Most often...
Menopause: A New Beginning a guest post by Robin Dance
A note from Diane Bailey You are in for a rare treat today. I asked my good friend, Robin Dance, to share a post with the ladies here at The Consilium. Robin is an excellent writer who shares from her heart and soul. She is funny and isn’t afraid to write about...
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