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How NOT To Deal With Fear
Picture yourself in a small boat in a large body of water. All of a sudden, a great storm comes up and the boat is being flooded with wave after wave. The sky is getting darker and the wind is blowing fiercely. I admit I would be scared. We face storms in life and...
What Are You Afraid Of?
What are you afraid of? I’ve heard it said that at the root of every fear is the fear of losing control. But none of us are ever really in control. God alone is in control. In last week’s post, we began our discussion about fear, and we will continue our series on...
Fear: Friend or Foe?
What fears are you facing today? Fear of the unknown? Fear of failure? Fear of change? Fear of rejection? Fear of being alone? We all have fears of some kind in our lives. I admit I do. The command “fear not” is mentioned 365 times in Scripture. Obviously, we deal...
A Tribute to Mom
As Mother’s Day is just around the corner, I want to dedicate this post to my 97-year-old mom. Being a mother is not easy. There are times when moms have to do difficult things for the good of their children, just like God does with us. When I was a young...
10 Books That Made a Lasting Impact On My Life
I love to read, and I wish I had time to read more. I’m always curious about what others are reading and why. Some books are entertaining. Some, I quickly forget or don’t finish reading at all. Other books make a lasting impact on my life. I find myself going back...
I Can Do It All
Guest Post by Edie Melson: I met Edie at the Blue Ridge Christian Writer's Conference last year, and she made a huge impact in my life. She loves the Lord, has a heart for people, and knows how to encourage others. When I asked her to be a guest blogger, she...
A Biblical Example of Discipleship
Are you considering discipling someone but not sure what that looks like? In 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12, Paul demonstrated through his relationship with the Thessalonians what a discipleship relationship should look like. He related to the Thessalonians in four ways:...
Cat and Dog Theology
Have you heard the phrase “cat and dog theology”? There is actually a book by that title written by Bob Sjogren and Gerald Robison. Most of us have probably owned a cat or dog or been around one at some point in our...
God, Don’t You Remember?
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by guilt over past sin(s)? You know Jesus died for your sins, but perhaps you still have trouble grasping that you are truly forgiven. Years ago I heard the story of a “conversation” between God and “Sally.” It made such an impact on me...
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