I love you, O LORD, my strength. The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:1-2 (NIV) When Joshua was eighteen months old, we learned about his heart defect. I … Continue reading The Fortress I Could Not Build
The reactions over the coronavirus have really made me stop and do some serious thinking. As Christians, the way we react to news like this speaks to our faith and trust in God. It has serious spiritual implications. Don’t get me wrong, it’s okay to prepare for the future and the unknown. Hoarding toilet paper … Continue reading Fear Did Not Play a Part
I have been fearful all my life. Growing up I was afraid of everything. I always wanted to be more like my mom. She was afraid of absolutely nothing. I remember sitting in the gym in middle school during a presentation and having this overwhelming paralyzing fear. I wasn’t in any danger. No one had … Continue reading Life Lessons from Grief – Living with Fear
Fear is paralyzing. It sneaks its way into our thoughts and then weaves itself into our very marrow until we are consumed by it; until it is the motive behind each and every decision we make. I hate it. I hate the way it makes me feel. I hate the way it has controlled me … Continue reading Fear
Several years ago I came across an idea that I decided to adopt. Instead of writing New Year’s Resolutions, I chose a word for the year. This word would be the word that would encourage me, motivate me and call me to action as I strive to be a better Christian. This year, I chose … Continue reading Finding the Courage
