The other day I posted about clinging so hard to Christ for strength that you had white knuckles. This concept really stuck with me and the Lord gave me more thoughts on this subject. Get a Grip (this came from my lovely mom, by the way) When you are gripping Christ so hard, there is no way that you are holding on to other things that might bind you and hold you back from that abundant life He promises in John 10:10. These things might be fear, anger, depression, obsession about body image, insecurity, addictions and so on. When we … Continue Reading »»
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As I was getting ready for work this morning a not-so-fun fleeting thought raced through my mind. I was a bit tired since I had been up since 5am with my bright sunshine of an 9 month old. It always seems like these not-so-fun thoughts come around when I am most vulnerable. So, my mind wandered to the thoughts about getting through my husband’s deployment and how September was a long way away. The thought then raced through my mind that I just wouldn’t have a break from caring for my child until then. Would I grow weary? Would I … Continue Reading »»
On this Valentine’s Day I have been meditating on the concept of being satisfied. This is a quest of just about everyone, myself included. We have this need of our “cup” to be filled and often go to our spouse, friends or children to have that cup filled. Here is the problem: no human can totally meet every need of ours. Our spiritual, emotional, physical and mental needs are so vast and so very complicated. Can anyone in our life really figure out how to fill that cup of ours in the very way we need them too? This is … Continue Reading »»