An excerpt from “Not Always All Together” by Katherine Walden, available on Amazon “We have a choice. We can carry the world on our shoulders, or we can say, ‘I give up Lord; here’s my life. I give you my world, the whole world.’” ~ Bruce Larson, “Believe and Belong” My deadliest foe is the […]
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Peter, Sit Down! You’re Rocking the Boat!
“Sit down! You’re Rocking The Boat,” – Guys and Dolls. Matthew 14:22-32 – Jesus walks on water — and Peter abandons the ship. It was a dark and stormy night. No, wait! It REALLY was a dark and stormy night as the disciples huddled together in a tiny boat on the Sea of Galilee. Waves […]
Is a Worry Free Life Possible?
It was a stressful week, several years ago. Four members of the small church I attended landed in various Emergency Rooms around our region. Back then, I counted them all as friends, and I still do! For two of my friends, their visits were quick ones; they received proper treatment and were released to go […]
Relinquishing Control and Stepping Back
Several years ago, a friend who happened to be a professional painter offered his services for free upon noticing my walls needed a good coat of paint. I jumped at his generous offer and shortly after, my friend spackled and primed my walls in anticipation of painting. As often happens, the best-laid plans of man […]
Confessions of a Former Wannabe Fixer
I once was a chronic wannabe fixer. Thankfully, by the grace of God, I’ve come a long way but I must keep alert, or I can easily slide into a role that I am not meant to take on. If a family member or a loved one is facing a crisis, be it physical, spiritual […]