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Undoubtedly, you have many emotions running through your head these days. COVID-19 has stirred up fear, uneasiness, anxiety, and doubt. Our world now faces something new and scary. When we don’t know what to do, spiritual practices can help. This post includes 6 FREE resources you can use in these uncertain days to stretch your […]
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We live in uncertain times. And uncertainty can open the door to fear. Fear about getting sick. Fear about finances. Fear over the general state of the world. We try to shut out fear, but may not feel strong enough to barricade the door. Sometimes–when we watch news reports or close our eyes to sleep–fear […]
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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 been on my bucket list for years. I longed to […]
Continue reading...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 word “focus.” The previous two years seemed like a whirlwind […]
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What did you notice today? I asked myself this question every day for the past year. At the beginning of 2019. I chose “notice” as my word for the year because I wanted to intentionally notice God in my ordinary days. I know from God’s Word that He is always with me: “He has said, ‘I will never leave you nor […]
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What do you do when you struggle with forgiveness? We’ve all been hurt. We’ve received unkind words. Other people have disappointed or deceived us. We may feel like those closest to us have stabbed our hearts or trampled our feelings in the dust. We know we should forgive, but how? Recently, Michelle Diercks and I […]
Continue reading...Does your home feel crammed with possessions? Does your life feel overstuffed with obligations? Perhaps you need to begin the process of decluttering your life. It’s easy to accumulate stuff. The pair of jeans that hasn’t fit since before baby number two. The bridesmaid dress you hate but paid “good money” for. The bread machine […]
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Advent is a waiting season. A time of waiting for Jesus. Two thousand years ago, the nation of Israel was waiting for the fulfillment of the promises for a Savior. They had been waiting for thousands of years. But there was one man who probably was waiting more expectantly than anyone else: Now there was a […]
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Advent is a season of waiting. We remember the world’s long wait for a Savior and we anticipate Jesus’ second return. Often we focus more on the remembering part. Advent means setting up manger scenes, sending out Christmas cards with pictures of Baby Jesus, and singing carols about Christ’s birth. But let’s not forget to […]
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Advent is a season of waiting. A time of anticipation. A period of preparation. For many in our culture, the preparation for Christmas is limited to planning get-togethers and buying gifts. Children anticipate opening those gifts. Everyone is waiting for holiday programs, plays, and parties. But for believers in Christ, Advent also means waiting for […]
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