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21 Ways to Pray for Law Enforcement
We didn't know it at the time, but we were about to face incredible life changes. I said “I do” to the man of my dreams more than 30 years ago. He was a construction worker and I was a student. The local Sheriff's Office hired him just six short months later, and I...
Calm Anxiety with the Truth of God
It seems that more people are feeling anxious than ever. The truth is, to stop fretting from the uncertainties of today's world, we can all calm anxiety with the truth of God. I certainly need wisdom to learn how to give my anxiety to God. Each post in this series...
Calm Anxiety with Focus on Christ
Anxiety, whether common anxiety over life issues or an anxiety disorder, is something that plagues our minds. It takes root in our thought lives and can disrupt so much more: our energy levels, concentration, eating habits, sleep, communication, relationships, you...
Calm Anxiety Through Surrender
Mamas tend to worry. It’s what we do. We face more anxiety about our children than we ever dreamed possible, but we can calm anxiety through surrender to God. I remember seasons when my kids were off to college, wrestling with feeling utterly out of control....
Calm Anxiety with God’s Power
For many people, a change of seasons is a time to look back with satisfaction and look forward with eager expectation. But for some, it can bring an onslaught of anxiety. We can calm anxiety with God's power, even during a time of transition when we cast off comfort...
Nourishing Your Spirit Though the Holidays: Part 6
Throughout this series, we examined nourishing our spirit and discovered how we are designed to connect with God. Our connection is called “abiding” in the Bible and John 15 teaches that we are to abide in Christ as a branch abides in a vine. The connection should be...
Nourishing Your Spirit During the Holidays: Part 5
The craziness of the holidays can get to us all. Even just a few days before Christmas, when the frantic pace hits its peak, nourishing your spirit by taking time—even just a few minutes—for the Lord can be a game-changer. Instead of greeting the people you loved in a...
Nourishing Your Spirit Through the Holidays: Part 4
Welcome back! In part 3 of this blog series about nourishing your spirit through the holidays, we learned that abiding in Christ is an uphill climb that doesn’t leave room for coasting. We can’t coast while moving uphill. If we try, we’ll slide backward rather...
Nourishing Your Spirit During the Holidays: Part 3
We are created for connection with God. In fact, a meaningful relationship with Him is the only way to nourish the deepest parts of ourselves—our spirit. We recognize there’s a void within us—an empty hole that we can’t seem to fill with labor nor things nor...