Peachy Comeback

 How I Found It A good friend recently asked me if I had read Jessica Simpson’s memoir. I hadn’t. Mostly because I didn’t know about it. Lately, I’m not up to date on the good reads. My excuse? “I’m too busy getting kicked in the pants by all that is this life.” Weak excuse. Must work on that. Well, “Read it,” she said. See, we grew up in the 2000’s pop culture. Jessica Simpson represented everything a girl wants: mind boggling beauty, a dream boat boyfriend, and her own castle. At least, that covers the basics.  Preparing for a much overdue vacation, I put it at the top of my reading list. Historically, I am a self help book reader, however, I’m fully aware that vacation mode doesn’t exactly scream, “10 Steps To Be A Better You.” This book was the perfect fit. Mission accomplished. Words to describe it:  Fascinating, Honest, Funny What I Liked The Most I appreciate how she shares her struggles with self destructing habits. All of us have them, and we all have an appetite...

"Don't fear your weakness....be afraid of those moments when you think you're independently strong." The caption of my morning devotional from Paul David Tripp, New Morning Mercies. Personal confession, I absolutely loath, despise, hate, cringe, die on the inside, when asked a question I don't have an answer to. It makes me feel weak and incompetent. Please don't roll your eyes. This is a confession and a judgment free zone. You feel? The author goes on to list all the things that can make us feel weak, and I identified with almost everything on the list. But oddly enough, I found comfort in the fact that everyone has something, that one thing, that fleshes our own personal vulnerability or weakness.  Feeling or actually being weak isn't a problem. That's normal for everyone. It's more about being self aware and proactively processing the felling or situation. Three take aways... and yes, they are free today. I'm not the only one. Could say mor...