“I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait for the LORD; be strong and let your heart take courage;.” Psalm 27:13-14 NASB I sat down to finish writing something entirely different, but my fingers wouldn’t type. So, I walked away. I find myself… Read More
Things I Never Thought I’d Be Thankful For
Thankfulness can sneak into the most unlikely of places. At the end of this year, I will be rapidly leaving my 30s and smacking straight into 40. (No, an exact date need not be mentioned here.) Looking back over these years, I’m thankful for many things, including obvious blessings like my family, amazing friends, and Jesus. Today, however, I am… Read More
How Does Jesus Speak to You?
Pillow, blanket, toothbrush… I can’t forget my Bible. I marked off the mental checklist running through my mind while wandering around my room packing my bag for my weekend away. Naturally, I love the idea of going to a women’s retreat, there’s just one small problem. I’m neurotic about my sleep. How does Jesus speak to you? How does Jesus… Read More
How to choose peace when you’re anxious
How do you choose peace when you’re anxious? Earlier this last month, I spoke a little about doing it, afraid… It’s funny to me how just when I write about something, Jesus gives me a chance to live it out. I have to face something that I find very scary, and a friend kindly sent those 3 words to me… Read More
Living with Anxiety and Jesus.
Living with anxiety and Jesus? Is it possible to live your life with both? Let’s answer that question with a scene from a child’s movie. Weird place to begin? I know. Just hang in there with me; there’s a point to this, I promise: The scene is epic, an edge-of-your-seat thriller…for a 5-year-old. Let me paint the picture for you… Read More
What to do when fear is the loudest voice you hear
What do you do when fear is the loudest voice you hear? Have you ever thought about how loud fear is, how paralyzing its shrieks can be? Well, I am well acquainted with fear and it’s close friend, anxiety. As I look back over most of my life these two have been my constant companions. When control was out of… Read More
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