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How a Broken Mirror Broke My Illusion of Control
I recently wrote about why letting go of control and giving it to God is difficult. I wrote that piece to explore the connection between our understanding of God’s character and our ability…
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Why Letting Go and Letting God Take Control is Difficult (and How to Start Today)
I sat strapped into a plastic seat. In front of me was nothing but air. The view of the Smoky Mountains dressed in autumn finery would’ve been an enjoyable one if I wasn’t…
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Frustrated With Yourself? Trusting in the God Who Transforms
Last week I drove my two children home from my son’s preschool. The sun shone through the windows and lit up the neglected dust on my dashboard. I listened to the kids chattering…
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Three Biblical Truths for When You Face the Storms of Fear, Anxiety, or Failure
One sunny summer afternoon, I watched my kids running around the backyard. On an ordinary day, I felt content. I lit up my phone to sort through a few emails while I had…
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Heart and Home: Fostering Peace by Welcoming the Presence of God
I’m thrilled to introduce you to a very talented fine artist, Courtney from Courtney Kibby Designs. She gave me some space on her beautiful website to talk all things homemaking, life-giving, and peace-creating.…
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How to Tame Even the Most Rebellious Thoughts
Yesterday I took my son to see our zoo’s newly acquired lion. We watched him pace up and down the fence while growling and staring down the many onlookers. As I held up…
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Coping With a Vulnerability Hangover: Help for the Christian
Have you ever found yourself in the midst of a vulnerability hangover? If you’re human, my guess is yes. But maybe you didn’t have words to label what you felt. One website defines…
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Dealing With the Real Question Behind “What is My Identity in Christ?”
There is no lack of articles that address the idea of what it means to find our identity in Christ. Compilations of Bible verses lay out a stunning display of God’s thoughts about…
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5 True Things About Our Heavenly Father
Father’s Day is tricky, isn’t it? For some, the day is cause to celebrate while for others, the day would be best spent in bed avoiding the emotions uncovered by the reminders of…
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The Thing About Fear
God delivered me an “aha!” moment this week. I’m still wrestling with it, so excuse any incoherence as I write and process these thoughts. I’ve been struggling with fear this past year more…
