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God-based vs. Fear-based Decisions
The Magic House… A magnificent old house in St. Louis filled with everything a child (and adult) longs to play with but doesn’t realize yet. There is nothing commonplace or boring. Unique excitement...
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When You Fear What Life May Bring
I’ve been enjoying some early before-the-kids-wake-up bike rides this summer. My usual route takes me over a bridge which hovers over the enormous churning Missouri River. For me, riding over the...
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God-based vs. Fear-based Decisions
The Magic House… A magnificent old house in St. Louis filled with everything a child (and adult) longs to play with but doesn’t realize yet. There is nothing commonplace or boring. Unique excitement...
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When You Fear What Life May Bring
I’ve been enjoying some early before-the-kids-wake-up bike rides this summer. My usual route takes me over a bridge which hovers over the enormous churning Missouri River. For me, riding over the...
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Fear Fighting: Beating The Beast of Worry
I know a true warrior and her name is Kelly Balarie. She wars against fear and she also wars for encouragement in faith, hope, and love. I don’t know about you, but I need people like that on my...
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When Longing For More Is Good
With the recent ice storm in the midwest, I was reminded of these amazing images I was able to capture a couple of years ago and the thoughts that they triggered. Join me this week on a post from my...
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4 Practices That Promote Movement From Fear, to Courage & Trust – Part 1 of 4
What if my idea is rejected? What if I look dumb? What if I make a fool out of myself? What if…I really am a fool? What if homeschooling was the wrong choice? Have I ruined my kids? Is my kid doing...
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4 Practices That Promote Movement From Fear, to Courage & Trust – Part 2 of 4
In the movie, Blood Diamond, a young boy, Dia, was captured, brainwashed, and used as a child soldier. At one point, he held his father, Vandy, at gunpoint. Vandy confronts his son with truths about...
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4 Practices that Promote Moving from Fear to Trust & Courage – Part 3 of 4
When people hear that I’m a pastor’s wife, their responses are often something like: “Wow, I could never do that.” “I’ll pray for you.” “Well, that’s not for the faint of heart.” As I’m writing this,...
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If You Feel Like You’re Free Falling
Do you ever feel like you’re free falling? If you’re a thrill seeker, maybe that doesn’t sound so bad. For me, the feeling doesn’t make me excited or happy. The feeling makes me want to run away,...
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Who Am I Trying to Please?
I’d like to think that at age 48 I’ve learned not to worry about pleasing others or to fear what other people think. But it turns out that I do. Certainly, I’ve grown in this in certain areas of my...
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If I woke up tomorrow with no fear, what would I do first?
I’m always amazed at the lack of fear my kids have. They walk over logs high over creeks, my daughter rides horses, and my son pitches in baseball games. These things can stir up fears in me. Fear can...
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