Trusting Jesus with What You Accomplish and What You Don't Sometime productivity looks like taking a walk and laughing with your kids I’ve always placed a high value on how much I was able to produce: silently congratulating myself for meeting every deadline, going the extra mile, or finding the best price on that highly … Continue reading How to Find True Self Worth
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How to Face Your Fears and Walk by Faith
Last week we discussed how the phrase, “Do not be afraid” appears in the Bible more than any other command. We also explored how fear is the main culprit in delaying our obedience. As I’ve examined my own heart and why I’m slow to obey, this example comes to mind. My Story of Delayed Obedience … Continue reading How to Face Your Fears and Walk by Faith
Trusting God on the Journey
Back in June I submitted a devotion for consideration in Proverbs 31 Ministries First Five Devotions. Though my submission was not selected, it includes some personal lessons I've learned over the past several years that I wanted to share with you. Enjoy. Today’s Reading: Ruth 4:1-4 Key Verse: “Now Boaz had gone up to the … Continue reading Trusting God on the Journey
From Anxiety to Peace
Learning to Interrupt Anxious Thoughts Through Prayer - Philippians 4:6-7 It was on year ago, September 2021, when I was officially diagnosed with anxiety. My unpredictable, constantly changing life circumstances had pushed me to my limit, and I knew I needed help managing my stress. Thankfully, I found a wonderful, licensed counselor who equipped me … Continue reading From Anxiety to Peace
Expectant Prayer
My family was attending a luncheon at a friend’s home. I stood at her kitchen counter as she prepped a gorgeous tray of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. She and I were lamenting over a particularly challenging individual that had recently made both our lives very difficult. I cracked some thoughtless joke about how this … Continue reading Expectant Prayer
Digging Deeper – Unpacking My Core Fears
I wouldn’t typically describe myself as a sad or fearful person. I’ve always looked at life with a positive outlook, even when my circumstances were less than ideal. There’s rarely been a hard situation that I thought a smile, a good pep talk and some positive thinking wouldn’t fix. But there I stood, over the … Continue reading Digging Deeper – Unpacking My Core Fears
Transformation in the Waiting
“On Thursday he ate through four strawberries, but he was still hungry.” You may have recognized those familiar words from Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar. This week in our son’s kindergarten curriculum we’ve been covering the life cycle of the butterfly, which naturally has included revisiting this beloved children’s classic. I’ve learned so much … Continue reading Transformation in the Waiting