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I often try to quiet fear by pretending it doesn’t exist. Clever… I know. But alas, it does exist and that’s not always a bad thing. To the contrary, it can actually keep us …
No Way! That Makes Me Feel Nervous
Growing up we played silly games. Fun games that connected strands of strangers and tethered them to a specific time and place with a memory. One of those was the cookie jar game. It’s …
You Can Do This!
You can do this. Sometimes we just need to be reminded. I know I do. That day was a whopper. I rose early, worked hard, was intentional, and still felt unproductive. Been there? On …
When Life Seems Broken
The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire. (Nehemiah 1:3, NIV) Nehemiah was the cupbearer to the king of a land far from his home. (Which means …
When Your Heart Needs Healing
A friend of ours has struggled for years with heart problems. He’s gone through seasons of wellness and seasons of strain. Last year his health challenges moved from the back burner of his life …
I’m Right Here
While walking into the opening session of a marriage conference that we had been looking forward to his cell phone rang. He answered the call and we took our seats. As the emcee kicked …
When God Says Go
We see a vibrant example of courage and obedience in the book and life of Joshua. He served humbly and faithfully in the shadow of Moses until the Lord took Moses home and chose …
Stop Doubting Your Value, Part Two
In part one of this post, we looked at the doubts and insecurities that cause us to question our significance and value. We also examined the Biblical truth that validates both. {Click here to …