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[…] you. When you are very weary, seek St. Matthew 11:28-30, Romans 8:31-39. When everything seems to be going from bad to worse, try II Timothy 3. The best investment is described in St. Matthew's Gospel, chapter 6. Does God figure in our national life? Read Deuteronomy 8. When your friends seem to go back […]
[…] the one my sister had just the other day. I was sideswiped by a child in crisis, and those familiar feelings of powerlessness and frustration got the best of me. I can honestly say I was free-falling fast into despair; my worst case scenario thoughts steering me straight into a brick wall. And then […]
[…] human. But a good friend can help us look in the mirror honestly. She does this most effectively if she can see who we are at our best and then call that goodness out of us. This is different from criticizing us. It's saying, “This is who I know you are at the core, […]
[…] that in my life, God allows things to feel impossible, so that I rely on His power instead of my own ability. 2) Less craving for approval Writing my book was a scary thing for me to do. There's so much of my heart splashed all over those pages. It's one thing to share […]
[…] the freedom to fail. But He always provides the way out (1 Corinthians 10:13). "Sacred Scripture is the speech of God as it is put down in writing under the breath of the Holy Spirit." This was the way out provided for Jesus in the wilderness. He battled evil with the Word of God. […]
[…] Discernment of Spirits): DON'T MAKE ANY CHANGES. Stay steady at the wheel. Just get through this chaotic storm. When things calm down, that's when you can re -evaluate your decisions. But not right now. Â Â Â 3. Amp up your spiritual disciplines. I know this is the last thing you want to hear, but […]
[…] we admit our weaknesses that we can tap into His strength. It is only when we let go of self-sufficiency that we have free hands to hold fast to the One who is all-sufficient. You, beloved daughter, were never asked to be enough—only to open your heart to the Father who is. True contentment […]
[…] These are all good goals and help us to live out Ephesians 5:15: "Watch carefully then how you live, not as foolish persons but as wise." Unfortunately, the best intentions can quickly become sources of discouragement as we encounter our weaknesses while trying to improve. In a few weeks, we might look back and see […]
[…] with worse-case scenarios and potential catastrophes. The Wrestling, the second part of Fearless and Free, is all about getting a grip on your emotions and thought life. Writing it didn't come easy. There's no pontificating in those pages because I am 100% a work in progress. But I have found that God's words are […]
[…] tell you that God is not indifferent to your story. He is not indifferent to your heart’s desires, your longings, or your fears. He knows what is best for you, what is right for you, and His plan for you is tied up in a beautiful bow that is YOUR story—your particular life that […]