by Sandra Allen Lovelace @SandraALovelace #WallflowerWomen There was a lot going on. More than she liked or felt she could handle. Actually, Judi was beginning to wonder if she could keep up. By the end of the day she was short with her coworkers and that evening she yelled at her children. Her head hit… Continue reading How to Endure Under Pressure
Category: From Sandra’s Desk
A Proven Strategy to Go from Vulnerable to Victorious
by Sandra Allen Lovelace @SandraALovelace #WallflowerWomen The sky was gray and it was raining—again. I went out the door and dragged up the hood of my rain jacket—again. Another day of nasty weather pulled my face into a scowl. When is this gonna end? I’m ready for some sunshine. Beepity, beep. The attendant passed my… Continue reading A Proven Strategy to Go from Vulnerable to Victorious
How to Erect a Blessing Platform
by Sandra Allen Lovelace @SandraALovelace #WallflowerWomen Bless the LORD, O my soul. And all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul And forget none of His benefits. Psalm 103:1,2 The direction is given twice, Bless the LORD, O my soul. Repetition underscores the importance of any statement, especially… Continue reading How to Erect a Blessing Platform
The How and Why of True Rescue
by Sandra Allen Lovelace @SandraALovelace #WallflowerWomen Life was closing in on her—responsibilities, decisions, relationships, busy days, mood swings, financial issues, . . . And to top it off she was experiencing what she called foggy brain. She pictured herself in a car that had rolled down a hill, crushed on every side from the barrage… Continue reading The How and Why of True Rescue
4 Ways to Unmute a Grateful Heart
by Sandra Allen Lovelace @SandraALovelace #WallflowerWomen Spring is in the air and people are heading outside to savor the sunshine and warm breezes. Families head to a baseball diamond or playground. A quick out and back is replaced by a leisurely walk for both dog and owner. Those who can, put down their car’s top… Continue reading 4 Ways to Unmute a Grateful Heart
A Surprise Revealed, A Secret Exposed
by Sandra Allen Lovelace @SandraALovelace #WallflowerWomen Excitement filled Susan’s face as she joined me at the Panera booth. The glow made me blink. “What’s up, Friend?” popped out of my mouth. Her yellow mug made a thunk as she set it next to the plate of cookies. “I think maybe all the Easter services over… Continue reading A Surprise Revealed, A Secret Exposed
Are Fickle Feelings Drowning Your Joy?
by Sandra Allen Lovelace @SandraALovelace #WallflowerWomen At times life feels like an stormy, windswept sea. Or maybe it’s simply emotions that climb to dizzying heights and drop to petrifying depths. Whatever the source, the dramatic shifts can drive a person wild. My latest episode was the loss of a folder that held some sensitive documents.… Continue reading Are Fickle Feelings Drowning Your Joy?
What Happens When Good Invades Your Life
by Sandra Allen Lovelace @SandraALovelace #WallflowerWomen Psalm 136 was the morning’s reading. Four clicks on her iPhone and Keisha was looking at verse 1. As usual, she scanned through the whole passage to get a feel for how much effort she’d have to apply. “Hmmph. The same line repeats,” she thumbed up and down, “in… Continue reading What Happens When Good Invades Your Life
Love in the Shadow of The Blue
by Sandra Allen Lovelace @SandraALovelace #WallflowerWomen Members of law enforcement do not serve in a vacuum. Like all of us, they have parents and extended families. Though statistics are hard to find, the majority also have spouses, children, and grandchildren. And like the rest of the working world, the demands, stress, and risks of their… Continue reading Love in the Shadow of The Blue
Ultimate Authority to Calm the Storms of Life
by Sandra Allen Lovelace @SandraALovelace #WallflowerWomen Her eyes skimmed the Bible study passage* while Jane filled the mugs with boiling water. Anna had asked if she and her new friend could prepare together, but this morning she wasn’t sure it was a good idea. Her family was being torn apart and… Continue reading Ultimate Authority to Calm the Storms of Life