So, when you have a big upcoming event, do you ever get overwhelmed just by the thought of it? Have you ever planned a dinner party and stood at the sink muttering, "What was I thinking???" Have you responded with an enthusiastic "Yes!" to a friend's invitation or a request for help at church, but ...
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Ashamed to Admit: I Lose Heart (part 2)
When I lose heart...
When I lose heart, it sometimes it has to do with fear about God's plan for me...will it be too hard? There have been times when God's plan did not feel like His best for me...did not feel like He could be both loving AND in control and "let that happen"...and ...
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On Motherhood and Cliff Jumping
Today, I am thankful that this post is being featured over at Encouragement Cafe and Crosswalk. If you are stopping by, from one of those sites, Welcome! If you are a regular reader, just know that (in keeping with our "cliff" theme) the cliffhanger post from Monday will be continued on ...
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Ashamed to Admit: I Lose Heart (part 1)
Sunday, a visiting pastor preached at our church, because our pastor was away on vacation. This wasn't the first time that the slightly stooped, diminutive white-haired man had impressed me. I remember that gravelly voice reading from Isaiah 6, the last time he came, "In the year that King Uzziah ...
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When Your Walk Feels More Like a Crawl
On those days when your walk feels more like a crawl,
remember that faith in Jesus means jumping in with both feet.
“Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? …For the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men" (1 Cor 1:20-25).
We get fooled. ...
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The Best Tip for Dealing with Difficult People
Dealing with difficult people might feel like swimming with sharks. How can we swim with sharks and not get eaten? And, how can we swim with sharks without becoming one?
When you don't know how to hold your own in relationships,
and someone takes advantage, it feels like being held under ...
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