31 Days to Surviving the Battle:Taking Action (Day 3)
When we are in the middle of a battle we must be active – never passive. Without taking the right action we cannot attain victory. Victory takes work. About two weeks after we lost our baby, when the funeral was over and the little pink items we had purchased were packed up or given away – to someone who could use them for her baby, a child...
31 Days to Surviving the Battle Day 2: Entering the Battlefield
It was just another day, just another appointment to check my progress. I was thirty-two weeks pregnant – huge and tired, but so excited for my baby girl to arrive. When the doctor walked in the room, we reviewed my chart and covered the questions that I had for her. Next, she listened for the baby’s heartbeat. “Wow, did you have some caffeine...
31 Days to Surviving the Battle – Day 1
You might be wondering, “31 Days?!? What does that mean?” Well, over the next 31 days, I’m writing on one topic. I will link up with the Nester and hundreds of other writers who will do the same. Recently, I’ve had four words on my heart: The battle is necessary. I’ve spoken about it in recent blog posts, and for the next 31 days I’ve decided...
Five Minute Friday: True
Woo-hoo! It’s Five Minute Friday with Lisa-Jo Baker! If you are curious as to what Five Minute Friday is, or how to participate, click here. The word prompt is true… Last week was my first blogging anniversary. The very first post I ever published was entitled, Discovery Mode. And the truth is, I’m still discovering. I’ve taken a giant leap...
What You Must Do…
Dear Friends, Do you look in the mirror and focus on what you think is imperfection? Show yourself mercy… Do you step on the scale and regardless of your progress feel it’s never good enough? Show yourself mercy… Do you parent your children with more love than you thought possible to feel for another human being, and yet beat yourself up over...
Does Anxiety Change the Way You Look at Yourself?
It’s no secret that I’m an anxious person. My anxieties started young. I had many unexplained fears, which would usually translate into panic and manifest physically. I had to struggle to overcome them. I still do. The anxious part of me anticipates the worst in just about every scenario. I have a clear view of the “what ifs” in my life. Those...
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for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,
that the man of God may be complete,
thoroughly equipped for every good work.
2 Timothy 3:16-17





