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Shame Develops from Feeling Alone and Helpless

Shame Develops from Feeling Alone and Helpless

Shame Develops from Feeling Alone and Helpless Matthew 26:50-54 tells us, Then they came up and laid hands on Jesus and seized him. And behold, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand and drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest and cut...

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How Do You Label Your Anger? I Say: “He Drives Me Nuts”

How Do You Label Your Anger? I Say: “He Drives Me Nuts”

How Do You Label Your Anger? I Say, "He Drives Me Nuts" Many times we don't realize we are feeling angry. We give it other names, other identities. We might blame others. I love this meme because in the situation of someone calling when I want to do something, I can...

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Soon! Book Birth of “Anger Management–Jesus Style”!

Soon! Book Birth of “Anger Management–Jesus Style”!

Jesus Could Have Been Angry About His Birth and Beginnings (Very soon my newest book will be published and I'm eager to introduce it to you. Here's a preview from "Anger Management--Jesus Style.") Jesus was not angry but we may be about our own births and beginnings....

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I Felt Old This Morning but I Resisted Feeling Shameful

I Felt Old This Morning but I Resisted Feeling Shameful

I Felt Old This Morning but Resisted Feeling Shameful I arrived at my appointment for my balance testing with a physical therapist at the location where I'd had my hearing tested. I arrived 45 minutes early for my appointment because there's so much construction going...

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Maybe Martha Wore an Invisible “S” on Her Tunic

Maybe Martha Wore an Invisible “S” on Her Tunic

Maybe Martha Wore an Invisible "S" on Her Tunic I wonder if Martha, the sister of Mary, was the dependability queen in her town, Bethany. I can just imagine at the Women of the Temple Committee meeting for the upcoming women’s luncheon event, the chairperson asking,...

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9 Ways to Know God–from Exodus

9 Ways to Know God–from Exodus

9 Ways to Know God—from Exodus I love to study the Bible noticing repeated words or phrases. In the book of Exodus, the phrase “know that I am the Lord your God” (or variations) is mentioned 9 times. But, hold onto your seat, in Ezekiel, it is said 72 times! Yes! 72!...

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Misunderstood? Three Victorious Principles for Peace and Joy

Misunderstood? Three Victorious Principles for Peace and Joy

Misunderstood? Three Victorious Principles to Peace and Joy I hate being misunderstood! I feel insecure, fearful, and out of control. I desperately want people to see me correctly so that they will be pleased with me. That's called people pleasing! (By the way, in...

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Book Drawing! “Sacred Scars” by Dr. Michelle Bengtson

Book Drawing! “Sacred Scars” by Dr. Michelle Bengtson

Book Drawing! "Sacred Scars: Resting in God's Promise That Your Past is Not Wasted" by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Dr. Bengtson says, "Your ragged and torn past may be the key to God’s future for you!" That's why I'm so excited to feature Dr. Bengtson's fabulous book in a...

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PREVIEW! My next book: “Anger Management–Jesus Style”

PREVIEW! My next book: “Anger Management–Jesus Style”

PREVIEW of my next book: "Anger Management--Jesus Style" My friends! I'm so excited that next month/August, my next book will be published! It's titled Anger Management--Jesus Style One of the main misconceptions from my childhood was: "all anger is wrong—I will...

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Summer MUST-READS Giveaway!!!! Win books!

Summer MUST-READS Giveaway!!!! Win books!

Summer MUST-READS Giveaway!! Enter at https://kingsumo.com/g/3z9plxm/summer-must-reads-giveaway Brighten your vacations and staycations with brilliant, must-read books this summer! Want insights and strategies to optimize your life? Seeking a compelling, fabulous...

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When You Don’t Feel Heard

When You Don’t Feel Heard

When You Don't Feel Heard I hate the feeling of not being heard. Such a verbal exchange brings feelings of worthlessness and being de-valued--even a sense of danger--like something bad is going to happen. Unfortunately, my natural response is to talk more, raise my...

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Book Drawing! “Embracing Joy” by Jean Wilund

Book Drawing! “Embracing Joy” by Jean Wilund

Book Drawing! "Embracing Joy: An 8-Week Transformational Bible Study of Habakkuk" by Jean Wilund If you've ever studied the biblical book of Habakkuk or have wanted to, you'll be excited to hear about Jean Wilund's book Embracing Joy  as my next book drawing. In...

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