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When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, Your comfort delights my soul. (Psalm 94:19) Where do you find relief from anxious thoughts? The Psalmist was facing oppression from others and the pressure that he was facing was mounting. He was… Continue Reading →
By now, most of us have heard the term “Emotional Regulation”. As believers, we call it “emotional self-control”. We also know it as: Not freaking out; getting a hold of ourselves; keeping it together; not losing it; not blowing up;… Continue Reading →
Wait for the LORD; be strong and let your heart take courage; yes, wait for the LORD. (Psalm 27:14) Have you ever been waiting in line at a store and you count the people in each line? Then you estimate… Continue Reading →
As I was watching our sweet dog Trooper try and fail to catch a rabbit in our yard, I thought, “I’m glad he didn’t catch it!” A hunter might want their dog to catch animals, but I don’t. My delight… Continue Reading →
Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. (1 Corinthians 16:13) The tabula rasa of a new year can give us a sense of optimism and anticipation. We have the opportunity for a fresh… Continue Reading →
Do you ever feel like you’re at the mercy of every notification, message, and request that comes in? Yes, those notifications abound, and the higher up we go, the more often they sound. Does that mean we have to attend… Continue Reading →
Make me know Your ways, LORD; teach me Your paths. (Psalm 25:5) Where do you go for direction? In the Old Testament, David was facing a challenging time and needed guidance. Although David was keenly aware of his own transgressions,… Continue Reading →
Last week we received an update letter from a Christian campground we’ve camped at before. This beautiful property has undergone some excellent upgrades in recent years, the latest of which is the construction of a new Ministry Center. To make… Continue Reading →
What is hope? Some would answer it relates to something you want to happen, a desire for something you consider good. Such as, “I hope it doesn’t rain tomorrow, so we can still have our picnic.” Or, “I hope I… Continue Reading →
And Mary said, “Behold, the bondslave of the Lord; may it be done to me according to your word.” (Luke 1:38) Mary was a young teenage girl who was visited by a heavenly messenger bringing an amazing message. She would… Continue Reading →
During this busy Christmas, end-of-year, season, when everyone’s running around like chickens with their heads cut off, it’s counterintuitive to slow down, let alone take a break. “There’s too much to do! I have reviews to fill out, projects to… Continue Reading →
You will make known to me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; in Your right hand there are pleasures forever. (Psalm 16:11) We live in times of uncertainty and, at times, we may feel overwhelmed… Continue Reading →
Some years ago, a reporter in Afghanistan asked a young woman how she felt about always having to walk a few paces behind her husband. She replied, “Oh, I’m glad to. There are so many mines hidden in the ground… Continue Reading →
The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, because he trusts in You. (Isaiah 26:3) Life may seem chaotic at times and peace of mind may seem elusive. So how do we experience peace of mind in the… Continue Reading →
Recently a new friend shared with me how she wondered if she was being too picky—both with who to hire for a position under her, and who to date as a possible husband. “My sister says my list of requirements… Continue Reading →
