Luke 2:10-11 “But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” Silent night; holy night; all is calm; all is Continue Reading…
Psalm 118:6 “The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” “Do you see many students who struggle with fear?” asked the girl who was interviewing me for a school publication. Considering I teach Public Speaking—the number one fear of most Americans—I Continue Reading…
John 16:1 “I have said all these things to you to keep you from falling away.” So what were those things Jesus said to his disciples to keep them from falling? After walking with him for three years, seeing his miracles, hearing his teachings, experiencing his compassion, who would have Continue Reading…
Philippians 4:7 “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” What occupies the streets of your mind? The iconic protest against financial inequality a few years ago made Occupy Wall Street a household term. But how about your Wall Street? Continue Reading…
Psalm 103:2 “Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits.” Sometimes life gets in the way of life… Have you ever experienced this? You’re moving along, full of faith, then you hit a pothole of disappointment. Your prayers get punctured by betrayal and loss, your joy runs headlong into a Continue Reading…
Luke 2:10 “And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people….’” Sometimes my mind feels like a pinball machine. Spring-loaded thoughts dart, spin and flip everywhere looking for a place to land. Emotions ranging from Continue Reading…
Psalm 62:11-12 “One thing God has spoken, two things have I heard: that you, O God, are strong, and that you, O Lord, are loving.” A friend posed an interesting question the other day. How can I keep legitimate concerns from tuning into worry? Faced with an onslaught of physical as Continue Reading…
John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” Purseless. Phoneless. ID-less. That’s how I suddenly found myself the Saturday of Easter weekend. My husband, daughter, son-in-law Continue Reading…
1 Peter 4:12 ” Do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.” Life is supposed to be easy. Times get tough, and we look for the proverbial easy button to push…at least that’s what the Continue Reading…
Isaiah 26:3 “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” It seems like an old-fashioned word. It’s a bit out of sync in our fast-lane, high-stress society. Maybe its rarity in our vocabulary reflects its scarcity in our living. Yet as elusive as peace Continue Reading…