Category Archives: anxiety

GOD USES THE ORDINARY

There are times when we feel attacked from all sides. Trouble continues to plague us or the world we live in. When we can’t possibly handle another test, another one comes along to add to the mix. There are so many examples … Continue reading

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NO PLACE TO HIDE

As a performer, I have had to assume many characters.  In so doing, I’m hiding my real identity behind a mask for a time and can be judged for the part I play rather than the person I really am.  … Continue reading

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TIME PASSAGES

It seems we spend most of our lives in a hurry.  s We often race through life without really taking time to enjoy it. We’ve been in this quandary for so many years, it’s become habit.  Now we have the opportunity … Continue reading

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GET ME OUT OF THIS!

Some days,  I just want to scream and holler at God.  I want immediate answers to my prayers.  I pray that life would go smoother.  The nagging voice of the devil uses this weakness to tempt me into simply giving up. I seem … Continue reading

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PRAYER FOR HEALING

The ugly “C” word has consumed my circle of friends lately.  My husband also has undergone treatment for this degenerating, disheartening malady.  I often wonder why God choses some to suffer through these things and others go unscathed. When Job … Continue reading

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I’M SO TIRED

I posted this two years ago and find myself in the same position today.  When downsizing a house and getting rid of the clutter, I realize that I’ve actually been doing this for quite some time. Some things never change.  We … Continue reading

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BE QUIET

This has been whirlwind of a week. A couple of things I had planned on doing were accomplished, but I was also faced with some things I had absolutely no control over. It got me thinking that no matter how … Continue reading

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HEAVY LOAD

Have you ever had days when you feel you just can’t carry another load?  Do you feel overwhelmed by the burdens you’ve laid upon yourself?  When Jesus invites us to come to Him for rest, He isn’t just talking about our … Continue reading

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SSSHHHHH!

Sure, the Bible says, “be still and know that I am God.”  I know that, but the world is spinning out of control.  The main focus of the news today has to do with which bathrooms are acceptable to use, … Continue reading

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WHY ARE SO MANY SO ANGRY?

I went in for my annual physical this morning and while waiting, I heard a woman’s voice screaming at the top of her lungs.  At first it scared me, because I have seen video clips of people freaking out at … Continue reading

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SECRET HIDING PLACE

Do you still have a secret hiding place – a special place known only to you where you can find complete aloneness?  When we’re children we may find a place that’s just perfect.  It’s your special place, reserved for that game … Continue reading

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INTERNATIONAL JUGGLERS’ DAY

There is a day designated for just about everything.  How appropriate that today is International Jugglers’ Day.  It’s only a few days after taxes are due, so we all are naturally thinking about how we can juggle things so we … Continue reading

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SOAR LIKE EAGLES

The eagle cam has discovered three new eaglets born this week.  I can’t help but wonder at the gift of life as it goes on in all the species.  These three little puffs of feathers had a a rough start with … Continue reading

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HOW DO WE FIGHT EVIL?

Lately with all the ugliness of this world, I’ve been feeling so helpless and useless.  Our planet is slowing becoming polluted with evil and it’s hard not to become proactive.  We can easily fall into a pit of desperation if we let … Continue reading

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LET’S DO THIS!

Tonight my acting students open another show.  I’ve lost count of all the opening nights, but each one of them holds great excitement and anticipation.  Like any endeavor,  we try to approach our goals using the best of our abilities.  It’s … Continue reading

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DO YOU FEEL LIKE A JINX?

The comic strip character, Joe Btfsplk, created by Al Capp, was the proverbial jinx.  No matter where he went or what he did, disaster was right beside him.  The poor guy even carried a black cloud over his head as … Continue reading

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YOU AREN’T A FAILURE!

The play, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” epitomizes Charlie’s low self -esteem.  In fact, Lucy tells him that his face exudes failure.  Charlie’s response was, “It’s hard on a face when it has failure written all over it.” How many times … Continue reading

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