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Tag Archives: worry
How much time do you spend worrying?
If you’re like me, you spend a fair amount of the day worrying. Especially during these uncertain times in the middle of a pandemic in an election year! On day two of the writers’ conference, I became feverish and sick … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Life is fragile (body), Life is Good (mind), Life is Precious (soul), Peace, Uncategorized, Writers Conference, Writing
Tagged angels, conference, COVID-19, Life is Good Fragile Precious Loving yourself so you can love others, Luke, pandemic, worry, writers conference
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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
Posted in God, Life is Precious (soul), Sailing/Boating, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged afraid, American Flag, COVID-19, Deuteronomy, discourage, fear, happy, Harriet Beecher, healthy, pandemic, sailboat, Sanctuary, worry
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Supply and Demand
And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus,” Philippians 4:19. Do I really believe that He will supply all my needs; some of my needs; a few of my needs? … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, God, Grace, Life is Precious (soul), Mercy, Peace
Tagged distress, doubt, heart, Philippans, worry
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Feeling cowardly or courageous?
How do you handle bad news? Or news that could potentially be negative? Do you fuss and fume for days on end like I am inclined to do? I’m programmed to ask my family and friends for prayer. Even that … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Family, friends, God, Life is Good (mind)
Tagged courage, Joshua, stress, worry
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Feeling weak today?
“Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow; it empties today of its strength” – Corrie ten Boom. This is so true! How many times have you worried & fretted about this or that and the very thing you stressed … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, God, Life is Good (mind), Peace
Tagged Corrie ten Boom, sparrow, stress, worry
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The Lord is my Shepherd
“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside still waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake” — Psalm … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, God, Life is Precious (soul)
Tagged Bible, contentment, meditate, renewal, restoration, scripture, worry
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He wraps himself in light
“Praise the Lord, O my soul. O Lord my God, you are very great; you are clothed with splendor and majesty. He wraps himself in light as with a garment; he stretches out the heavens like a tent and lays the beams … Continue reading
Posted in God, Joy, Life is Good (mind)
Tagged beauty, creation, Genesis, Psalm, worry, worship
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How great is our God!
Have you thought about the words, “How great is our God?” Only five one- syllable words, but packed with much heavy power and meaning. Let’s look at a few attributes of this great and awesome God: Clothed in majesty (compared … Continue reading
Do not be afraid (Part II)
This past week I started a brand-new job and have experienced some brand-new fears. Here are a few: * Will my body be able to adjust to new sleep and eating patterns? * What if my alarm doesn’t … Continue reading
Compassion
Eager anticipation…first look at grandbaby #3. I wonder what color are his eyes? What will be his hair color? Skin complexion? Will he be a snuggler? Fussy or content? So many questions left unanswered until I see him … Continue reading
Posted in Family, God, Grandchildren, Joy
Tagged child, compassion, Isaiah, love, mother, worry
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