"The lie that we can control others is the biggest lie in human relationships. If we can be delivered from this one, deeply rooted lie, then there is hope that we can change the dynamics that cause so much anxiety between people." Danny Silk from Loving Our Kids on Purpose chapter 2 I am going to be honest here and just admit that the first several years of parenting I felt like a failure when I couldn't get my children to do what I wanted them to do. An older, wiser parent said ... Read More about Loving Our Kids on Purpose: Chapter 2
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The One Fear That Isn’t Poisonous
"While he was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, 'This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!' When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown to the ground, terrified." Matthew 17:5-6 "This is the fear of the Lord. Most of our fears are poisonous. They steal sleep and pillage peace. But this fear is different. 'From a biblical perspective, there is nothing neurotic about fearing God. The neurotic thing is not to be ... Read More about The One Fear That Isn’t Poisonous
10 Simple Steps to a Better Me
Does even the title of this post bring mixed feelings and a twinge of guilt? Yep, me too. But, I am learning and God is ever so patient with me. He has to remind me that it is not wrong to want to be and feel my best for my family and for Him. It is not wrong to take a few moments to recharge, regroup, refocus. These things help me to be a better me. Over the last few months of 2015, I have begun some simple steps that I think *anyone* can pick up and start today. Choose ONE item on this list ... Read More about 10 Simple Steps to a Better Me
Praying the Armor of God
"God is strong, and he wants you strong. So take everything the Master has set out for you, well-made weapons of the best materials. And put them to use so you will be able to stand up to everything the Devil throws your way. This is no afternoon athletic contest that we’ll walk away from and forget about in a couple of hours. This is for keeps, a life-or-death fight to the finish against the Devil and all his angels. Be prepared. You’re up against far more than you can handle on your own. Take ... Read More about Praying the Armor of God
How Does Perfect Love Cast Out Fear?
"Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgement; because as He is, so are we in this world. There is NO FEAR in love; but perfect love casts out fear..." 1 John 4:18-18 I love that phrase, "love has been perfected among us..." And the result of that perfecting? Boldness, like Jesus, with no fear, because there is no fear in love. So when I'm lacking courage and am feeling fearful, I'm not trusting in His perfect love. I'm worrying and not ... Read More about How Does Perfect Love Cast Out Fear?
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