Welcome to the season of distraction! Hectic schedules may make you feel overwhelmed. Pulled in too many directions. Unfocused. I have something that may help. A few years ago, I was a guest on Marnie’s Friends–a podcast that consistently gives inspiration to Christian women. I shared some of my methods for staying focused. In this episode of the podcast, you’ll discover: Just click the button below to access the audio…
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Why Are You So Afraid?: Two Kinds of Fear
On a windy day on a lake, Jesus asked His disciples, “Why are you so afraid?” As the wind pummeled their small boat, Jesus confronted their fears. This story came alive to me recently when my husband and I traveled to Israel. This trip had…
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Distracted: Finding Faith-Focus Habits for a Frenzied World
How would you describe your life? Focused, calm, in control? Or is it more like overwhelmed, chaotic, and distracted? At the beginning of every year I pick one word that I hope will characterize the next twelve months. In January of 2015 I chose the…
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When Your Goals Become A Distraction
You’ve probably heard the quote, If you aim at nothing, you will hit it every time. I’m a big believer in goals. In targeting a few life objectives. In formulating plans. Because, without aiming at a target, it’s easy to wander through life drifting through…
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The Antidote for a Distracted Heart
My heart has been distracted this past week. I have three–no, four–no, five major projects I am working on. Planning meetings and emails with colleagues have crowded my day. My own seemingly endless to-do list threatens to choke out any sanity I have left. And…
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Feeling Overwhelmed? Build in Whitespace
The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of activity. I attended a writers’ retreat in Door County, WI where I walked in the woods, typed on my computer, and laughed and talked with writer friends. Then I visited my mother for a few days,…
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Feeling Overwhelmed? Remember Busy Doesn’t Equal Important
What is the most common answer you hear when you ask, “How are you?” Chances are it is, “Busy!” And usually whoever you ask will follow up that one-word answer with a long recitation of all the work projects, Little League games, dance recitals, church…
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3 Scriptures for Fellow Adrenaline Junkies
Are you an adrenaline junkie? Take this short quiz to find out. True or false: If you answered true to any of those statements, you might be an adrenaline junkie. The more times you said “true,” the greater the likelihood you are “hooked” on the…
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7 Habits That Promote Soul Rest: One Thing
I have long suffered from the syndrome of TTDIA–Trying To Do It All. My calendar is filled with activities. My planner is stuffed with unmet goals. I try to pack more and more into each day only to realize when it’s time to go to…