Scripture to Overcome Family Tension: Isaiah 26:3 (NKJV)
You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You. Isaiah 26:3 (NKJV) We spend a lot of time with our family. From hectic mornings getting ready for work or school to chaotic family vacations that leave us with the wrong kind of memories, families are often in situations that can cause…
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Feeling Incompetent? Bible Verses Offer Assurance
The job was simple enough. I planned to take my infant daughter grocery shopping one Saturday afternoon while my wife was practicing organ for the Sunday service. I had the backpack set with diapers, toys, and Baby Bjorn, just in case. After I dropped my wife off at practice, my daughter and I set off for the grocery store just…
READ MOREWhat Does True Love Look Like?
Who do you love most? To be honest, the person I usually love most is myself. I want what’s best for me. I look out for me. My choices are often guided by self-interest. But, as Jesus taught us, real love looks different. Real love is in big moments, sure. It’s there at weddings, funerals, births, and anniversaries. But real…
READ MOREPsalms of Lament for When You Feel Rejected
I have yet to meet someone who enjoys the feeling of being rejected. Of being told, “Thanks, but you’re just not good enough.” But it’s something that all of us feel at one time or another, not that we’re likely to admit it. Like a pile of crumbs, we brush it under the rug. In the “No” Pile When the…
READ MORE3 Bible Verses to Battle the Fear of Missing Out
I’m one of those people who wants to say “yes” to every social engagement and opportunity. Want to go out tonight? YES. Want to hop on a plane to Europe? YES. Want to volunteer to do this scary thing you’ve never done before? ALSO YES. As a “yes” woman, I naturally have a hard time saying no. I constantly battle…
READ MOREFind Your Confidence in the Bible When You Feel Like a Fraud
You’re an imposter. A phony. A fake. You only got your job because of luck. You only got that award because you fooled people into thinking you’re good at what you do. But, really? You’re not fooling anyone. They all know you’re not as smart as they are. They all know you know nothing. And if they don’t know yet,…
READ MOREDiscover Your Worth in God’s Word When You Don’t Like Your Body
I step on my scale, practically naked and definitely afraid. It isn’t the scale’s fault. It has no choice but to reveal that I haven’t been making the best food choices lately. If the number is low, I can breathe a sigh of relief. But if the number is high, feelings of discouragement and despair will wash over me, making…
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