Fear not - Joy to the Soul

12 Sep

The Challenge of an Unexpected Trial

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Hope for the Heart Series, In Difficult Times

Sometimes, it’s hard to make sense of what it means to walk by faith. The last few weeks definitely put my understanding to the test. As I served as an alternate juror for a trial, the details of the case stunned me. The crime took place in rooms where Scriptures...

15 Mar

Is one of these struggles your next pivot?

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In his book Atomic Habits, James Clear writes, “You don’t always get to choose the load, but you can choose how to carry it.” Clear’s book is about building good habits. However, his statement is also helpful in winning the good fight of faith. Consider what you’re carrying in your...

26 Jan

The Best Time to Follow Your Heart

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Years ago, I wanted to play the acoustic guitar. But once I started lessons, learning how to strum the soulful sounds wasn’t as easy as it looked. However, during one session the music teacher was cooking paella. The aroma of seafood and spices quickly wedged between me and my guitar...

29 Nov

The Joy of Christmas, Day 1: Reflect

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7 Ways to Focus on the Joy of Christmas

As we reflect on the first Christmas, shepherds are not usually the first image that comes to mind. We may think of them as figures in the background as baby Jesus makes his entrance. But in Luke 2, we meet the shepherds watching their flocks at night — until they...

27 Jan

When We Have an “O God” Moment

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In Difficult Times, Prayer Life

A few months ago, my casual stroll past the seafood counter turned into a crisis. The sound of a screeching alarm told me something was wrong. Employees frantically waved their arms as they warned customers to leave the store right away. This was an O God moment. It wasn’t the...

30 Oct

Because Fear Doesn’t Fight Fair

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In Difficult Times

Boo! Don’t worry, I’m not trying to scare you. It’s an illustration. Practical jokers use this one syllable weapon to startle their unsuspecting victims. It plays on our vulnerabilities. It causes a paralysis in our faith and keeps us from standing in the promises of God. Of course, there is...

31 Oct

A Landing to Celebrate

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It's Time to FLY

Happy Day 31! I’m grateful for this #write31days journey. Thank you for joining me. It’s been an adventure since we left the no-FLY zone. Now it’s time to celebrate. Woo-hoo! And yes, I am dancing. I hope you’ve had a happy landing. What destination were you hoping for? You may have...

29 Oct

A Restoration Conversation

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Affirmation

Day 29. As we get closer to our landing, let’s settle some issues — with God. In Matthew 26, Peter is in a spiritual state of flux. One moment, he declares His devotion to his Lord. Later, he falls asleep during Jesus’s prayer vigil. One moment, he cuts off...

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