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God has not given a spirit of fear
Too much unknown. Too little information available on the true scope of coronavirus infection within the U.S. Too much unnecessary risk. ... “Psychologists view control as a fundamental human need…this epidemic violates a sense of control in fundamental ways,” a Time article explained to me. Ahhh, control. My arch nemesis. Although I’d challenge their assertion that control is something I need there’s no question that it’s something I want. My go to crutch. It ties into my deeper desires for safety, security, peace, wholeness – a sense that all is right in my world. Everything around me felt like shifting sand and I couldn’t find my solid rock.
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How Full Is Your Bucket?
I am reminded of a wonderful book I read years ago entitled “How Full is Your Bucket?” by Tom Rath. The basic premise of this inspirational read is that each of us has a bucket that is being either filled or depleted as we engage the world.
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Finding Rest In the Waiting
What a whirlwind these past ten days have been! My husband submitted his dissertation seven days...
Finding Rest In the Waiting
What a whirlwind these past ten days have been! My husband submitted his dissertation seven days...
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Life Interrupted, and I’m Not OK
Heather Sachs is not only a dear friend, but she has been in the room to help usher each of my...
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When all is stripped away
I feel like I missed the “How To…” book, the blog post, the podcast – the one that outlines planning for a natural disaster in the midst of a health and economic one. The one that proposes Plan D when Plans A, B and C have fallen short. No electricity. No water. No wi-fi. No local coffee shop where you can go to recharge.
What are you up to, God? Not the instigator, but the one true constant in the midst of the virtual and physical storms surrounding me.
The day after, sitting in my car with a barely functioning charger trying to replenish my phone’s battery I found my mind moving to the mental list of things I’d need to be better prepared next time. Better car charger. Weather radio. Flashlights. I felt the anxiety begin to creep up. Screech.
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What do I believe? Grappling with Truth in the wake of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has rocked us all. Schools are closed. Unemployment is skyrocketing....
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Now is the Time to Engage
““I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo. “So do I,” said...
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God has not given a spirit of fear
Too much unknown. Too little information available on the true scope of coronavirus infection within the U.S. Too much unnecessary risk. …
“Psychologists view control as a fundamental human need…this epidemic violates a sense of control in fundamental ways,” a Time article explained to me.
Ahhh, control. My arch nemesis. Although I’d challenge their assertion that control is something I need there’s no question that it’s something I want. My go to crutch. It ties into my deeper desires for safety, security, peace, wholeness – a sense that all is right in my world.
Everything around me felt like shifting sand and I couldn’t find my solid rock.
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Evil Hunts To Steal Our Identity
Mike and Cindy Blackburn are not only good friends of ours, but also partner with us as mentor...
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Unexpected Redirection
I attended my first official Silent Retreat last spring. Even though spending extended time alone...
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It’s Simple, not easy: Being a Christmas Blessing
I love experiencing the beauty of our living room this time of year. The warmth of a fire, bright...
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Emmanuel in the Everyday
In the middle of planning for the Christmas season and keeping up with work, God has been...
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