God
Who’s In control?
I sometimes have trouble admitting when I mess up. I’m a perfectionist. I pride myself in being trustworthy and dependable so my first reaction is to cover up my mistake. I rationalize that what’s done is done and no one really needs to know about it. I tell myself it’s best to just do what … Continue reading
Panic Attacks and Spiritual Warfare
Are panic attacks caused by spiritual warfare? What about depression? General anxiety? Mood disorders? Bi-polar disorder? ADD? Those are complicated questions and ones that actually, I’m NOT going to talk about today. The reason I’m NOT going to talk about that is because regardless of what the cause was; Satan will see these disorders as … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Thankfulness
I sat down to write a blog post about something other than thankfulness but it just didn’t seem right. I don’t want to write about thankfulness the day before Thanksgiving and risk having people think that the only reason I’m writing about being thankful is because it’s the day before Thanksgiving rather than because I actually am … Continue reading
“God, I need You Now!”
Something amazing just happened. I was driving in the car the other day and I was listening to Air1 when they did one of those “behind the music” segments where they allow an artist to explain the story or the inspiration behind a song that they wrote. This particular one was an artist talking about … Continue reading
The Circle of Victory
Last weekend I went to visit my parents in western New York. As usual, one of the highlights of my trip was attending church at Victory Highway, the church I attended during middle school and high school. Victory feels like my “spiritual home.” There were many things I loved about the service last Sunday, one … Continue reading
I “feel” too much.
Sometime I think I feel too much. When I look at other people, many don’t seem as emotionally affected by things as I am. Now when the feelings are positive, all is good. But a horrific news story that may cause an “Oh, that’ s sad…..want to go get some ice cream?” reaction in someone … Continue reading
How to Be Still (In 5 Easy Steps)
My “lap desk” that I use when I’m writing or reading has Psalm 46:10 on it: Be still and know that I am God. However, it usually looks more like this: As you can see, “being still” does … Continue reading
New Page: Why Christianity?
As you know by now, my faith in God is very important to me. So important in fact that I decided I needed to directly address the subject. I have added a tab at the top of the home page to this blog titled, “Why Christianity?” Please go check it out and let me know … Continue reading
Second Chances
I watched a movie a few weeks ago called “Country Strong.” Although I would not necessarily recommend it (it was interesting, but not especially wholesome, hopeful, or encouraging), it did stir up some interesting thoughts and feeling inside of me, mostly about second ( and third and fourth) chances. There were a few story lines … Continue reading
But Doesn’t the Bible tell us NOT to be Anxious?
One day I was talking with a friend about how I was beginning to come to “peace” with my anxiety. I was explaining how although it was uncomfortable, I could see how God was using it to change me. I told her that although I was praying for healing from the anxiety, I would still … Continue reading
