Choosing faith over fear in the everyday...
Here we stand on the edge of another season. The calendar says it's Autumn, but the weather isn't so sure. The trees hint at shades of orange while summer refuses to step into the shadows with October still in the high 80s here in the PNW. However, the early morning dew and chilly evenings betray the facade of ... read more
Last week got away from me quickly, and I didn't have a chance to get the third post out about our discussion on anxiety causing "shoulds." (Yes, all week, I was saying to myself, "I should sit down and write.") *Sigh; it's a never-ending battle. Click here for the previous post, in case you missed it. A should ... read more
Let's continue the discussion we began last week about my dysfunctional companion named anxiety and one of the ways that our relationship plays out; through shoulds. My typical day often includes a to-do list a mile long and an entire subheading that seems equally essential called; "shoulds." These "shoulds" linger in ... read more
If you've stuck around here any amount of time, you know of my history with fear, anxiety, and depression. But I don't believe I've yet mentioned the one little word that has the potential to stir up those emotions quicker than most. Allow me to introduce you to the culprit: Should. (And a close relative shouldn't) I ... read more
Today I invited Janet Salazar to the blog to discuss how our light can shine best in the darkness. This thoughtful post gives us pause and considers how we can honor God even—and possibly the most—in the darkest of places. I believe you'll truly be blessed by this reading today. ~Susan It is said that there are ... read more
It was a sad day in our house this past week—we had to make the hard decision to put our dog, Tilly, down. It was even more challenging since my youngest son's 13th birthday was the day before. Not that any day would've made it easy, but it was particularly difficult. After all, she was so much more than a dog—our Tilly ... read more
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