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Are You Anxious for Nothing?
Are you anxious for nothing–or maybe a little something? Or, a big something? Here’s my story–one of a few–about a battle with anxious thoughts. Be Anxious for Nothing The index card’s backside was barely visible. The back reflected enough of the white, however, to create a three dimensional effect on the mammoth-sized mirror. The card appeared to be…
#Your Story: Joanna Teigen on Prayer, Releasing, and Adoption
A cab ride crossed our paths, complete strangers heading to She Speaks 2015. At the weekend’s finale, our friendship was in full blossom. I’m honored to call Joanna Teigen friend and fellow race-runner in faith. Her kind and gentle spirit draw folks, and her words are powerhouses for the Kingdom. She is the author of a book I HIGHLY recommend. (See…
How Do You Read Your Bible? A Simple Approach for Consideration
How do you read your Bible? Mind if I throw something practical onto the blogosphere today? It’s nothing profound, but the end result, its by-product, certainly could be. It could be life-changing. How do you read your Bible? Do you have a plan? I’ve tried several and have completed a few. Maybe you too? Maybe…
Change: Enemy or Foe? A Book Review of Girl Meets Change
Lord, why is this transition so hard? In our many military moves, that question has often simmered. Moving or transition of any type often isn’t easy. Just ask Lot’s wife. And with our latest move to Oklahoma, a beautiful land with wide-open skies that remains a bit foreign even after 18 months of residency, I’ve pondered…
How to Respond with Calm When Situations Swirl
Do you know how to respond with calm when situations swirl? Here’s my story and tips that might help all of us. Remaining Calm I heard the noise. What was supposed to be a mower attacking blades of grass had a distinctly different sound. Ker-chunk! Shortly after, the door opened and in walked our youngest…
What Happens When Our Prayer Changes From “My” Will to “Thy” Will?
Have you ever transitioned “my” will to “Thy” will? It’s often not easy. Just look at Jesus when He spoke the words in Luke 22:42. But good things happen when that transition happens. Here’s a story to encourage us. What’s Thy Will? “Will you pray for us, Kristi? We’re hoping to get orders to Northwest,” my…
#YourStory: Jana Kennedy-Spicer
Her graphics are a holy art form, a gift from God. Her testimony is a testament to our Daddy’s faithfulness. And her words? They are here today for your encouragement. Please meet fellow blogger, Compel trainee, and graphic artist extraodinaire: Jana Kennedy-Spicer. Photo Credit: Jana Kennedy-Spicer Digging Out From The Rubble Being a native of Dallas, I…
But What If I Know What’s Best for their Life, Lord?
The music was nice, not so nice, however, that early in the morning. Well before the crack of dawn the melodious notes pried open eyelids. Time to get up! the song screeched in my ear. “Up” I went, dropping my daughter at her early morning volleyball practice. The boys were up as well, but were spared thirty more…
