Posts Tagged "fear"

Redeeming Sensitivity

Posted by on Mar 13, 2012 in Blog, Devotional, Encouragement | 6 comments

Redeeming Sensitivity

Susan Delaney was mad at herself.  After a misunderstanding with her coworker, she willed her voice and face to stay intact.  But she lost the battle.  As she stood in his office, her eyes misted and her lips quivered. With no turning back, she wondered, will he understand?  In light of his knowledge about her current stress, she guessed yes.  When she first got the job, Dan reminded her of...

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Why Read the Bible?

Posted by on Nov 2, 2010 in Blog, Poetry | 2 comments

Why Read the Bible?

My child, I’m with you, waiting to lighten your day with Truth. Open yourself to freedom, joy, hope, health, & soul rest. Bathe in My pages that spear each test. Lean on Me when you can’t see.  I’ll help you over-stand. Soak in grace.  I was poured in your place! Truth seeps in the secret places, mending, brightening. I stumbled through wrath to make your path secure. Tiptoe close. ...

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Tired of Liking Worry?

Posted by on Sep 29, 2010 in Blog, Poetry | 5 comments

Tired of Liking Worry?

Tossing and turning, I’m tired of being gentle on worry, tired of claiming something as mine that Christ clearly came to take. What is it about the human psyche that insists on sifting through crud? Are we that controlling, untrusting and forgetful? Can be.  I admit I am sometimes.  Even today.  In my down, unguarded moments. A friend of worry. Sorry, Lord.  I choose to trust you today. ...

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De-stressing

Posted by on May 12, 2010 in Blog, Quotes | 4 comments

De-stressing

If anyone had reason to worry or panic it was holocaust survivor, Corrie ten Boom; but she held her peace because she needed it to face her impossible challenges. So do we. Life is hard, time is short, people need us.  We need peace. Worry’s tough to kick because it clings under the pretense that it’s actually doing something (other than leaching our strength.) People spend big bucks on...

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I AM with You

Posted by on Apr 14, 2010 in Blog, Scripture | 2 comments

I AM with You

I squeeze this verse for comfort. Fear’s a menace to my mind. I’m no stranger to its power; Fierce, it lies me down half-bind. I’m no stranger to My Savior, whose right hand upholds me tight. As I grope for hope, half-doubting, trusted Love remakes me light. “Why are you downcast, O my soul? … Put your hope in God”  Psalm 42:11 Talked to your soul, lately?  David needed to remind...

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