Out of the Chaos
Inspiration for living outside of the chaos.
Tag: fear
Daily Reads 03.12.2020
I have to set the stage. It was evening after a fun day at the pool, long naps for the girls and dinner at an amazing restaurant. Returning home, I lounged while my daughter and daughter-in-law tried to resolve a problem with our rental car. I watched Harper, the 9 month old, crawling around, exploring …
Daily Reads 03.08.2020
As I write this, I am listening to Maple City Chapel Livestream on YouTube. Pastor Jay is talking about accepting one another. Essentially, loving them for who they are and where they are in life. What keeps us from being able to do that well? FEAR! Fear keeps us in a perpetual state of protecting, …
Daily Reads 03.07.2020
Owe nothing to anyone—except for your obligation to love one another. If you love your neighbor, you will fulfill the requirements of God’s law. Romans 8:13 In a society crippled by debt, followers of Jesus have a different mandate. The debt we owe one another is LOVE. Sounds simple, right? But some days it feels …
Daily Reads 11.08.2019
Many situations cause anxiety. It seems to me they all point to our core longings. If we long to belong, we will be anxious that others will reject us. If we long for unconditional love, we will worry about being a disappointment. If we long for safety, we will worry where our provisions come from. …
Daily Reads 11.04.2019
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6.7 Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares for you. I …
Daily Reads 10.27.2019
Today as you gather for worship, remember what it means to find shelter in the shadow of the Lord. Are you taking refuge in the shadow of his wings? Perhaps you want to revisit Psalm 91. Make today a day of change. Have a blessed day of worship!
Daily Reads 10.24.2019
Read: Psalm 91:3-4 Years ago, a student asked me about this psalm. Her question was if God would really keep all evil from her life if she trusted in him. Would her life be free from all trouble? Perhaps that is what we are looking for – a life completely devoid of all trouble or …
Daily Reads 10.23.2019
Read: Psalm 91:1-2 Carefully read these two verses. Last week I explored what it meant to thrive rather than just survive. The key to thriving is outlined here. Living in the shelter of the Most High God means I have surrended my will to the Creator of my soul. It means that I trust his …
Daily Reads 10.21.2019
It started October 21, 1984. Prior to this date, I had experiences that were frightening or unnerving. Like the time in high school when my friend and I were chased by a male in a black truck. Or the time my sister and I were housesitting and two young men tried to get in the …
We Were Made to Thrive
In a couple of weeks, I am speaking at the spiritual renewal week at a local Christian high school. The theme is “We Were Made to Thrive” based on Casting Crowns song, “Thrive.” There is a phrase in the songs that says, “It’s time for us to do so much more than just survive.” So …
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