Tag Archives: fear

Three Sleeps Before Christmas

“Fear not for I have redeemed thee, I have called Thee by name; thou art mine,” Isaiah 43:1 Maybe like me, your Christmas holiday plans are not going as expected. I’ve been in physical therapy since October trying to help … Continue reading

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Don’t Give Up

Needing some me-time, I traveled to my sanctuary place near the water and pen these words: I go to my Sanctuary Quiet reigns Except for quacking geese Nearby culinary smells of Freshly baked bread American flag flutters over the boat … Continue reading

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St. Teresa’s Bookmark

Let nothing trouble you, let nothing frighten you. All things are passing; God never changes. Patience obtains all things. Whoever possesses God lacks nothing: God alone suffices.

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S.O.S. call

Recently my husband Steve and I were forced to call the Coast Guard for a rescue. We’ve been boating for over 30 years and always relied on our own wits and resources to get us out of a jam. Not … Continue reading

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Help is only a prayer away

Sometimes it’s about admitting our inability to shoulder the burden alone. There will be times of troubles, trials, and temptations. We’ll be disappointed and distressed as we walk this journey called life. Maybe you’re plagued with an ongoing health issue, … Continue reading

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Spring: it’s just around the corner now!

Finches display yellow once again Spring is close at hand Winter passes Have no fear Hang on   Put winter garb away Sun shines radiantly Vibrant color palettes replace Dismal gray Our God truly reigns!

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Seek Rest for your Soul

“Go somewhere fear told you you couldn’t go. Find your edge and push it. Speak that truth. Joseph Campbell said, ‘The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.’ The treasure is growth, risk’s reward. Turns out the … Continue reading

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Unplugged for 15 days

You’ve probably wondered where I’ve been the last couple of weeks — 15 days of being “unplugged” from Internet and cell phones. Yes, I said 15 days & I must say except for the first 2-3 days of nervous withdrawal, … Continue reading

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Guilty or not guilty?

“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting” — Psalm 139:23, 24. “Investigate my life, O God, … Continue reading

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Things aren’t as they used to be

“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in … Continue reading

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