Humans are hardwired to resist change. Our brains interpret change as a threat causing a response of fear, flight, freeze, or fight. Whenever we face change our bodies jump into this threat response causing our stress and anxiety to increase, making a peace-filled life impossible. Over the past month we’ve discussed ways to cultivate peace … Continue reading How to Protect Your Peace by Embracing Change
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Looking for the Light – How to See God in Your Everyday Circumstances
Sunday marked the end of daylight savings time. It seems that everyone either loves or hates this practice of changing their clocks twice a year. I used to hate it when my boys were little because it threw off everyone’s sleep schedules. But now I’ve grown to appreciate it as part of the change in … Continue reading Looking for the Light – How to See God in Your Everyday Circumstances
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
Why Do I Delay Obedience?
Our morning school routine hasn’t changed in almost two years. The boys wake up and pick a cartoon to watch while they eat breakfast. I pack their lunches and set them on the counter by the door. Around 7:45 I tell them its time to turn the TV off and get ready to leave. They … Continue reading Why Do I Delay Obedience?
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