Fear is a normal response to a lot of situations in life, but we’ve allowed it to become a monster in far too many facets. It can literally destroy us from the inside out. It takes root in our minds and hearts. If we don’t take charge, it can spiral out of control causing us to make unwise and unhealthy decisions and keep us paralyzed in feelings of helplessness or hopelessness.
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We wish all of our readers, friends, and loved ones a safe, enjoyable holiday! May we each be reminded that the purpose of celebrating this day is about our independence as a nation, as a people, and future generations!
In 2017, after an afternoon on the beach and a wonderful dinner, the idea to write a book about friendships was born. My oldest daughter said to Gail and me, “How do you have a friendship like that? I want to have friendships like that, too!”
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In a recent coaching session with a young woman
If our hearts and minds aren’t in alignment with one another, it’s not possible for us to live from the symphonic place that carries us with joy through our lives. It’s essential for us to be in tune with our heart since it is most often from where we lead our lives. Our
Stay united with me, as I will with you – for just as a branch can’t put forth fruit by itself apart from the vine so you can’t bear fruit apart from me. John 15:4
As Christians, our determination in all things is rooted and sustained by the power of the atonement of the cross of Jesus Christ.
Abiding is not anything Jesus does for us; it is ours to yield into our being. Whatever we do and go through on our journey, we are called to do it all for the glory of God.
Only through abiding in Him and opening our hearts for Him to abide in us can we bring glory to our Heavenly Father. In Oneness with Him, we can do things impossible for man, but so possible for God. Like we can take every thought captive, invite Him to change our hearts, to guard our mouths and invite His strength to bring every area of our life under His mastership. Yes, our lives have many pieces.
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