Oct 27, 2021 | Courage, Fear & Doubt, Image of God
I did not grow up going to church. As such, Halloween seemed a harmless annual opportunity to amass delicious chocolate treats. I will never forget one year when I was six years old. My mother worked for weeks sewing the Halloween costume I asked for. Finally, the...
Oct 7, 2020 | Courage, Fear & Doubt, Perseverance
“I’m done.” These are the words I wrote in my journal. “I’m done. Done believing the lies. Done holding back. I’m done bowing down to the fear of failure.” Have you ever sensed God calling you to some task? No sooner does He give you the vision, that you begin making...
Mar 20, 2020 | Christian Life, Fear & Doubt
Have you ever noticed times when you suddenly become aware of an object, word or name that seems to appear everywhere you look? Maybe you can recall a time when, for example, you bought a new (or new used) car. Suddenly, you begin to notice all the other cars that are...
Feb 26, 2020 | Character of God, Christian Life, Fear & Doubt, Surrender
Years ago, some friends talked me into joining them for several weeks of salsa lessons. It was the first time I’d danced where women and men had distinct roles. The men would lead and the women would follow. Growing up as a woman in modern-day America, it was almost...
Jan 2, 2020 | Character of God, Christian Life, Fear & Doubt
What Are You Afraid of? The future? Death? Losing your job? Losing your home? I’ll never forget the year when I sensed God had pulled the rug right out from under my feet. In a span of only 30 days, I lost a job I loved, had to sell my home, the sweet little dog...
May 9, 2019 | Evangelism, Fear & Doubt, Follow Christ (Count the Cost)
Recently, I had a new front door installed on my home. Upon inspecting the door, the contractor asked if I wanted a peephole installed. He assured me it would only take a few extra minutes. While he was busy drilling the hole, I made a quick run to Home Depot to...