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Stop. Drop. Look Up: Advice from a Mother of a Teenage Driver

I’ve been through this twice already. Shouldn’t it get easier? Two children have successfully learned to drive, and we all survived. Yet here I stand at the threshold of one year closer to retiring taxi duty, yet I’m filled with bitter-sweet emotions and a tad bit of worry. I don’t want to worry so… I’m choosing to stop worrying, drop to my …

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The Lie of Anxiety: The Power of Peace

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving present your request to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. …

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A Survey of Philippians 4:4-7: What Do You Think?

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all human understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ …

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Fear of Fear

Jack (the puppy) and I couldn’t decide if we wanted to be inside or outside this morning. If we were inside, I was a little on edge watching for his signs to go out. A few weeks ago he required more sleep and took a nap while I wrote my blog, today he is rather busy, totally awake and bored…therefore, writing …

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