A new approach. I hope you like it.
Sometimes, new is good. I hope you’ll overlook the fact that I am reposting. I wanted to see what this looked like. Maybe I’ll post something like this every end-of-month, so in case you didn’t read a post, they are all in one place.
So, what do you think?
Besides, trying something new is good, right? And considering it’s the end of the month, it works out well.
Plus, I like being able to see my posts this way as well. It’s been two months of reflection and sorting things out. Mental health, identifying the truly important, and relationships. Some pretty heady subjects. But what else is there to do in these two dark, cold months?
Now, I contend with this Afib diagnosis. I’m having a hard time adjusting to the medications. But I try to see things in perspective. It’s not terminal. It’s treatable. Perspective certainly helps. Besides, I’m an overcomer in Christ.
If faith doesn’t work during times of illness, when will it?
I hope you have a great weekend and blessings to each of you.
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Add to your faith virtue. “Furnish your faith with resolution,” moffatt]…. 2 PETER 1:5 “Add” means there is something we have to do. I think as Christians, we often think that God is supposed to do it all. I’ve heard many a sermon debunking the phrase, “God helps those who help themselves.” They think it means… Read more
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It’s not “if” we fall; it’s “when” we fall
I love Psalms 37:14: “When he (man) falls, he shall not be hurled headlong, because the Lord is the One who holds his hand”. Did you notice the verse doesn’t say “if”. Believe it or not, I find some comfort in knowing I will slip, takes a little pressure off. Not in the “hurling” part… Read more
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When there is no encouragement and no “good”word
(I’m reposting this as this week has been all about anxiety, and my anxiety was at an all-time high during this particular time in my life which is why I’m reposting it during this series. I reread every word and haven’t changed a word because it was how I felt then and it was honest.… Read more
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How to live with a chronic brokenness, four steps
Have you ever had to deal with a difficult ongoing situation. It’s never easy. It can cause anxiety and keep us feeling unsettled. But there are some actions we can take that will bring relief. Read more
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One way to effectively reduce the pain of anxiety
When we’re feeling anxiety, fear, sadness, etc, it’s good to have a pre-determined plan to deal with them. Otherwise, we let things fester. Here’s what I do: (I am re-posting this for myself today as much as for my followers. I’ve edited the original and added some new thoughts.) I picture a small jeweled chest that… Read more
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If you suffer from anxiety, ……….
(Starting on Monday, I will be posting a series of posts dealing with the subject of anxiety. I realize I’ve already posted today, a couple of times. But I just wanted to give you a heads up.) If you suffer from anxiety, I think you will find these posts helpful. Anxiety, like depression, can have… Read more
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