Category: anxiety
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The Life Ring is Waiting
They refused to listen and failed to remember the miracles you performed among them. They became stiff-necked and in their rebellion appointed a leader in order to return to their slavery. But you are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love. Therefore you did not desert them. Nehemiah 9:17 NIV “Ready, set, THROW!” A white life preserver…
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You Don’t Have to Breastfeed–Pt. 1 “Stop The Shame”
Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Philippians 2:4 “Is your baby breast-fed or formula-fed?” “Formula-fed.” When the nurse heard my response, she turned to me with a shocked expression on her face. I didn’t appreciate that. She didn’t know my story. She didn’t…
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Drops of Water on Your Face
But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” “Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning…
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Peaceful Anticipation
anticipation: The act of expecting or foreseeing something; expectation or presentiment Maybe today is the day. Maybe she’ll finally arrive! At 39 weeks pregnant, “anticipation” is the word at the forefront of my mind. I’ve had my hospital bag packed for weeks. Carseat strapped in ready to go on a second’s notice and 57 freezer…
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The Lie of “I’m Not Contributing”
“This is your last year, Bethany.” I heard the Holy Spirit’s familiar prompting and I knew He was telling me that my season of teaching was ending. For months I had felt His nudging towards focusing on our family and staying home with our new baby. When the school year ended, out of obedience, I…
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Faith > Fear: For Your Household
Every choice you make as a mama affects future generations. In reading Hebrews 11 today I was struck by the number of FAITH people that saved their “households” (meaning kids, parents, siblings etc.) because of their tenacious boldness and unwillingness to surrender to fear. Let me show you what I’m talking about. By faith Noah, being…
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Not the Way I Want
“But Naaman was angry and went away, saying, “Behold, I thought that he would surely come out to me and stand and call upon the name of the Lord his God, and wave his hand over the place and cure the leper.” 2 Kings 5:11 ESV I was recently playing Barbies with my two-year-old and as I…
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Should I Even Have Another Baby Since I Suffered from PPD & PPA?
Those two glorious pink lines lit up like the warm spring sunshine. Pregnant. Instantly, I was elated! We had been trying to have Baby #2 for months and he or she was finally on their way! YAY! But then I had another thought: What If I go through another horrible season of depression again? If…
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Anxiety: Calling Out The Robber
“Surrender your anxiety. Be still and realize that I am God. I am God above all the nations, and I am exalted throughout the whole earth.” Psalm 46:10 TPT What is a robber? Go ahead and take a second to think about it. I’m guessing you didn’t come up with pleasant words because being robbed…
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Triple-Shot Espresso Anxieties
As far as personalities go, I’m like a triple-shot espresso. High energy, go-getter, life-of-the-party type. My husband is the complete opposite. Decaf, straight black, no creamer. Uncomplicated and always calm. Because of our opposite personalities, I’ve learned to rely on him for strength when anxieties start creeping around in my mind. He calmly and patiently…
Master Your Mama Mind 