Six years ago, I began my author journey with a non-fiction book titled Look to Jesus: How to Let Go of Worry and Trust God. The nudge that pushed me down that road was some major upheaval in my life and the subsequent lessons I learned as I dealt with the resulting anxiety and trauma. I did this by focusing on Jesus and meditating on His faithfulness. Those thoughts and my studies became the content of that book.
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Read moreThe One Who Holds the World in His Hands
The nighttime hours seemed to stretch ahead into an unwelcome expanse of time. Moonlight spilled through the window, a dim light illuminating the empty spot at the foot of the bed where my dog, Genevieve, usually slept.
Read more3 Truths on How God Designed His People For Community
Christians were made to be part of a community. We can pull some truths from the analogy of sheep to God's people in the Bible to understand more deeply why this is so.
Read moreGod's Never Failing Love (even when you feel forgotten)
It might be tempting to feel forgotten by God.Sometimes I even feel justified in thinking that way.
After all, it’s been a rough year. Scratch that, it’s been a challenging couple of years.
I really don’t want to seem ungrateful and believe me, I’ve been trying really hard to keep a positive spin on things.
Read more5 Powerful Reasons Why We Don't Need to Worry
If there’s something to worry about, I will probably be the first one to grab that what-if out of nowhere and contemplate all its possible outcomes. It’s my way of feeling like I can spot trouble before it happens so I can do something to prevent it from becoming my own horrible reality.
Read moreWhat it Means to Wait Upon God
“but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. “ Isaiah 40:31Read more
The Truth about God Working All Things For Good
There have been a few times in my life when I’ve wanted something desperately. I’ve prayed and believed for it, I’ve done everything in my own power to make it happen, and I’ve asked for help. But the door to that thing I wanted remained closed.
Read more6 Daily Affirmations to Bring Calm to an Anxious Heart
I can still remember my fourth grade teacher telling me I was a good writer. I had never thought about myself that way, not until that moment. I believed her when she said it because I respected her. I’m thankful Mrs. Larson took the time to encourage me the way she did. It had a lasting impact. Today, I’m a writer, doing exactly what I love most. She probably had something to do with that.
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