Overcoming Fear in a Sometimes Scary World
I cling to the truth that no matter what happens to me, I’m a victor because God is the king of my life. No harm touches me unless He allows it.
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God Will Fulfill His Purpose for Us!
Sometimes we run ahead of God’s timing, or try to manipulate our circumstances. Why? Because we doubt God’s ability to fulfill His purposes for us.
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Giving Thanks Even When It Hurts
Giving thanks when life’s easy is well, easy. Doing it when life hurts is another thing. That’s when expressing gratitude is most important.
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How to Deal With the Shadows We Fear
I feel afraid of shadows sometimes. They often come in the form of the “what-ifs. What shadows frighten you? Here’s reassurance to help overcome that fear.
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How to Move From Fear to Freedom
Fear is rampant but it needn’t paralyze us. Here’s how we can move from fear to freedom.
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Peace is Possible When Our Story’s Difficult
“I listen carefully to what God the LORD is saying, for he speaks peace to his faithful people” (Psalm 85:8). What is the Lord saying to you?
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A Glimpse into My Life as a Writer
The best part of my new assignment is spending 12 hours a day in God’s Word as I seek to make His truths relevant to my readership.
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God is Always Working Behind-the-Scenes
You work. You wait. You pray. Meanwhile, God is working behind the scenes, orchestrating every detail to bring His purposes into being
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A Divine Appointment in a Polish Train Station
Why did the driver drop us at the train station prior to the one our directions stated? Because Iwona was working there, and God is drawing her to Himself.
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A Special Connection in Slovakia
Women around the world share many similarities. One of them is the ability to make a soul connection in a short time.
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Fulfilling Unexpected Plans in Budapest
Spending my day like this wasn’t on my radar. I’m encouraged to know that it didn’t take God by surprise. He knows where that manuscript is.
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Moving Beyond Fear to Confident Trust
No matter what circumstances you and I face–and I guarantee we will face tough stuff–we can rest assured that the Lord will care for us.
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Saying Yes to God Without Making Excuses
When God gives an assignment, our tendency is to say, “Who, me? I can’t do that.” Fear looms, and we offer excuses such as, “I’m not smart enough.”
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Mustering Courage in the Face of Fear
How can we muster courage in the face of fear? By remembering that, no matter what happens to us, we are victors because God is the king of our lives.
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Airport Adventures Like No Other
In January 2008, I flew to Florida and Indiana for two television interviews. In all my life, I’ve never played such a game of “Good News, Bad News.”
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Maintaining the Mind of a Champion
Champions one minute. Losers the next. What a ride! How can we prevent or lessen the emotional ups and downs?
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Facing and Overcoming the Fear of Rejection
How much does God love us? We can’t even begin to count the ways! His devotion to us supersedes anything our minds can comprehend.
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Sometimes Human Logic Works; Sometimes Not
I remember when I first sensed God nudging me to write this book. My human logic scoffed: “Who, me? You want me to do what? Are you kidding? I can’t do that.”
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Applying the Power of Praise When Afraid
I usually cherish riding time because it gives me uninterrupted opportunity to ponder, pray, and praise. But yesterday’s experience was different.
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God is in Control of the Details of our Lives
God will work out His plans
When we’re walking in right relationship with the living God, we can rest assured that everything’s under control – His control.
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Dealing Well with Discouragement
While it’s easy for me to analyze Elijah’s situation and say what he should or should not have done, I believe there are some good principles to learn from him.
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Obedience Helps Promote Our Spiritual Health
Obedience to God is vital to one’s spiritual growth and effectiveness. Without it, we’re like a brittle bush, stunted and unfruitful. I know. I’ve been there.
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What to do When Your World Falls Apart
David and his men had traveled for three days without food or water. They were exhausted, and now they were faced with their loss.
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Crying for God’s Help in the Storms of Life
When I feel afraid, Psalm 107 speaks to me. One section tells of sailors whose ships were tossed to the heavens and plunged to the depths.
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A Promise for Moms Who Worry About Their Kids
Once upon a time, I raced to protect my kids from danger. If they fell and scraped a knee, I could give them a kiss and fix the owie. Now I can’t do that.
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Experiencing Peace Amidst Disappointment
My thoughts are tempted to flit from here to there and everywhere – wondering why marketing efforts didn’t produce more, wondering what more I could have done.
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