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She exploded. The harsh words hammered at me. The upset mama’s child was hurt. Mine, she insisted, was the cause. Fiery darts were flying. My mama bear itched to roar. I faced a choice. How was I going to react to the uncomfortable discourse? Turn her off, run away? Suffer in silence or rupture in anger? Bellow…
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…
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…
If you’re joining us from Kelly Balarie’s Purposeful Faith, welcome! “That’s alright. They didn’t need you anyway. They don’t know what they’re missing,” my brother responded. His compassionate answer was a hug to my hurting 9th-grade heart and ego. Puddles formed, a tear was certain to fall soon. Staring down at the worn, off-yellow plastic…
Welcome to part 2 of our continuing “milk and honey” saga. Part 1 can be found here. Have you put on any garments lately? There’s one in particular that covers our “buts” quite well and it directly correlates to our view. Stay with me. Read on. There’s more. Weeping. Grumbling. If only… Why? Our wives…
I’ve realized the need to be more intentional in my faith. Too many activities and choices crowd out communion with my Lord. He desires to have our heart–our whole heart. Sometimes, I sadly offer, He doesn’t have all of mine. You too? Let’s get intentional this year. Right now. Ready? How Can I Be More…
Do you like keeping control? Is it your drawing tool? The subject arose in our van recently. Keeping Control “I would take my permanent markers and draw it,” she mentioned. My ultra-creative, teenage daughter was venturing into the land of imagination from the back seat, well within earshot of its five additional occupants. She always…
Do you ever look back at situations or stare them in the face and wonder Where do I run when life’s storms approach? Sometimes there’s a common thread. Here’s mine. Maybe you can relate. “Hurry! It’s coming. Get to a safe place,” I screeched with concern for the souls in front of…
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