prayer, trusting God

The Secret to God’s Refuge

I’ve prayed Psalm 91 for soldiers deployed to foreign lands. He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust” Psalm 91:1,2. I’ve prayed it for friends and family. I’ve prayed it for …

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Battles, Bite of Bread, Shield of God, trusting God

Bite of Bread: Bible Verses for days of fighting Battles

        Shields were used in battle. Nobody needed a shield on a peaceful day. I know many people fighting battles right now. Some of the fights are just starting. Some have lasted way too long. If you’re not in the midst of a struggle, I hope you will still write down these verses in preparation for anything …

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Sometimes You Have to Let Something Go and Trust God with It

  Dear friends, I’m facing my first real deadline with a publisher and contract. I’m super excited but up to my eyeballs in in the Book of Ruth as I write my first Bible study for AMG Publishers for one of their first Key Word Bible Studies. I covet your prayers. I appreciate your patience as I let my blog sit …

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Do Your Emotions Rule Your Life?

[An updated post from last October. I needed to read it again. Maybe you do too. :)]   Somewhere inside this grown woman’s body stomps a little seven year old girl with her hands on her hips throwing a temper-tantrum. It’s the same little girl turned sixteen whose moods lured her into pity parties. I don’t know where she came from! I just woke …

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trusting God, Word Study

2 Steps to De-Stress Your Life

    I know that none of you struggle with anxiety or worry. Just like I don’t. Okay, confession, I do have my moments of anxiety and worry. You know, those moments when thoughts won’t quit running circles in your head or your legs won’t quit running circles around the room. Worry. Chronic worrying affects your daily life so much that …

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