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Hope in the Valley
Hope in the Valley in the middle of a valley bone-filled, dead i looked all around my heart filled with dread life seemed hopeless while some looked away God spoke life to my spirit that day even in the shadow you need not fear draw close by my side your Shepherd is...
How to Be Healed from Shame
It is the terror that if our dark soul is discovered, we will never be enjoyed, nor desired, nor pursued by anyone. (Dan Allender) Shame is that inner tormentor that whispers lies and accusations. It is the silent, insidious voice of self-contempt for one's own need...
More Faith, Less Frenzy
Four hundred fifty-eight; the number of Bible verses containing a version of the word "faith". Scrolling down the list, I notice three action verbs reappear consistently. Walk. Serve. Obey. Walk faithfully. Serve faithfully. Obey faithfully. Simple words, but not as...
The Christian’s Mission (Im)Possible
The nudging at my heart is almost imperceptible, like the butterfly movements an expectant mother feels when the blossoming life within ripples softly against the secret places. I pause. Is this my imagination or has God gently prompted the thought? Still uncertain,...
Six Lies We Believe About Anxiety
My voice, high and quiet, barely penetrated the good-humored discussion among my colleagues. Attempting to lead an activity, I was certain I noticed dismissive, bored glances from the other women. Their unspoken words, all a figment of my anxious imagination, left an...
Three Truths About Anxiety
Electricity surged from my arms into my fingertips like an overactive bug-zapper in the Florida Everglades. My body temperature seemed elevated--ears burning, cheeks hot while an invisible weight crushed my chest making it difficult to fill my lungs or breathe....
Trusting God in 2019-A New Year of Hope
As last year is enveloped by the unknown of 365 untouched tomorrows, images of unspoiled beauty flit through my mind. The petals of a flower unfurling beneath the sun. A freshly birthed baby's lusty mewling as his lungs exhale for the first time. The lingering...
