Mary, the young mother of Jesus had reason to feel anxious and uncertain. But she exemplifies peace. We too, can find peace when we learn to willingly surrender to God’s story for our lives.
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Treasuring the Christmas Season
With a never-ending to-do list, and the calendar flipping to December, I must slow down to remember, this season is for treasuring relationships, and especially my relationship with my Savior.
Finding a Heart of Gratitude
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6 NIV This next week, those of us in the United States will celebrate Thanksgiving. We remember what the Pilgrims did, thanking God for seeing them through their first year here in their…
Choosing Thanksgiving
I sit this year with a full heart. But it wasn’t always that way. A few years back, my heart was burdened with a weight I never thought I would lose. Our family had just come through a very difficult time. Two daughters had significant, different health diagnoses. Both required constant monitoring and awakening in…
Focus: People, Not Perfection
As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to…
Refusing Fear
After ten months of studying what Scripture says about fear, I want to practice the habit of refusing fear.
Fearfully Stepping Out in Faith
I sat in the interview, wondering how I had ended up here. This industry was never on my radar. This position was never in my plan. Yet, I really believe God intentionally open all those doors. The interviewer continued. “And you would need to go back to school, completing twenty-four credits to get your professional…
Rebuilding From Shambles
One day I opened my eyes and had a stunning realization: I was terribly wrong in how I had handled a hurt. I had been terribly wounded, but then I had in turn wounded another. Unfortunately, it was not a once and done thing, but something that had endured for years. Oh, how my heart…
Choosing Love Over Bitterness
When faced with a bitter soul, I realize I need to choose between hanging on to hurt and letting God mold my heart toward love.
When Roots Run Deep
When faced with a season of scorching challenges, we can still flourish instead of just survive when our faith roots run deep.