I'm a Christian and I'm an American. My identity is in Christ. But I also love and believe in this country. (For clarification in this post I'm defining "love" as "fondness for" and "desire to protect," not "worship" or "belong to" or "idolize.") Both my parents served in the United States Armed Forces. Growing up,… Continue reading From Sea to Shining Sea
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Fear Itself – Scripture Reference
In his now-famous 1933 Inauguration speech, FDR said: "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." I think Scripture confirms that he was right. God knows that as Christians, we will still struggle with fears. Scripture is full of different variations of "fear not," "be courageous," and "do not be afraid," and digging… Continue reading Fear Itself – Scripture Reference
because He cares
Stress is sometimes referred to as "the silent killer." The emotional turmoil that we experience when we fret about and dwell on and agonize over the "what-ifs" can make us physically sick and can take years off our lives. You and I know this, yet we often can't resist the urge to go down the… Continue reading because He cares
to lead & be led
There are so many great books on leadership. It's a market in the literary realm that never seems to lose its demand. And the leadership books in the Christian non-fiction genre are no exception; people want to glean all the information they can about how to be a leader so that they can influence people… Continue reading to lead & be led
to be heard
I know a 3-year-old boy who has a lot to say. "It's a blue sky; there's no clouds!" "What's that sound?" "Nonnie, what's on your shirt?" "It's very beautiful!" "I like that!" He truly doesn't miss a thing. It's so fun to be around little children who are not only able to observe the world… Continue reading to be heard
My Heart's Overflow 