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Discover how to recognize the difference between worry, fear, and anxiety and why it is crucial to understand.
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Why Knowing the Difference Between Fear, Anxiety, and Worry is Crucial

Sometimes we use words interchangeably when the meaning is quite different. Yet, knowing and understanding the proper definitions might help us move forward significantly in matters that scare us. Discover how to recognize the difference between fear, anxiety, and worry.  A Story to Help Illustrate Fear, Anxiety, and Worry It was a beautiful bright sunny…

Road with Fog | Stop Fearing the Unknown

Three Helpful Ways to Stop Fearing the Unknown | Link-Up

Do you ever struggle with fears about the future? How about when unexpected hardships show up? Perhaps your thoughts quickly land on the sinking sand of what might happen or go wrong? Recently I found myself in this predicament, scrambling to halt my thoughts until I remembered three helpful ways to stop fearing the unknown….

Will You Linger in Christ’s Pain and Ponder the Gift of Grace?
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Will You Linger in Christ’s Pain and Ponder the Gift of Grace?

Do you want to jump ahead to Easter Sunday and pass over the suffering Jesus endured? It is hard to pause in the grief and physical anguish the Lord’s Son suffered as He neared His imminent death. Will you linger in Christ’s pain and ponder the gift of grace with me?

Ski lifts | Perhaps the time has come for you to discover how the thrill of conquering a fear builds strength and confidence. 

How the Thrill of Conquering a Fear Builds Strength and Confidence

How often do you step out of your comfort zone and do something scary? If you are like me, my guess is not often enough, and most likely, you are missing out on all life has to offer. Perhaps the time has come for you to discover how the thrill of conquering a fear builds…

Woman hiding behind branches | Mental Illness How to Help Reduce Stress During the Holidays for Loved Ones

Mental Illness: How to Help Reduce Stress During the Holidays for Loved Ones

What if you could help reduce stress during the holidays for loved ones who struggle with a mental illness? Would you be willing to try? I believe it is possible with some understanding, planning, and a few actions. We Must Seek to Understand the Stress Before we can help reduce stress, it is critical to…

Mental Illness How to Help Reduce Stress During the Holidays for Loved Ones
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How a Grateful Heart Helps You Embrace the Wait Well

Are you in the middle of waiting desperately for something? A delay is challenging, whether you’re anticipating a baby to arrive, a prodigal to return, or that miracle you asked God to grant. So, if you find yourself standing in line or maneuvering through unexpected circumstances, remember—a grateful heart helps you embrace the wait well.