Fear and panic are two kissing cousins I’ve wrestled with long and hard. But God. Jesus whispers… I’m with you as you turn your back on fear and panic. I know the junk that flies your way. Nothing slips by me. That’s why I’m here to settle you as you turn from life’s heart-racing pace that fires up raw emotions in you. Let’s catch those joy-thieves and stop fear in its tracks! Let my Holy Spirit envelop you and replace the raging tide with my peace that passes understanding. Watch me settle over your soul and bring rest like I’ve …
Happy Thanksgiving
Smells and Whistles
Something smelled horrible as I started the treadmill at the Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center. Sweat times a thousand! Was it coming from the carpet? From the men dripping beside me? I could hardly stand it! People grimaced as they walked by. What was it? One staff member hovered nearby, sniffing. What? Had someone reported it? Alert! Bad smell in the back corner! Check it out! My imagination went faster than my running shoes ~ until the truth hit me with a gasp. No!! It couldn’t be! Ever so inconspicuously, I dropped my nose to my sleeve and inhaled. Then …
Out of this World Counselor
In storms, we need someone who’s going to assess our situation with honesty and fairness. Someone who’s going to perfectly love, understand and guide us. Knowing this, Jesus did something about it: [box] “In my distress I called to the LORD, and he answered me. From deep in the realm of the dead I called for help, and you listened to my cry.” Jonah 2:2[/box] Thank you, Father, that You never leave me. Thank you for your Counselor who gives me truth and peace. Counselor, thank you for welcoming me in Your presence. Patiently… You download hope, fanning my spirits …