Tag Archives: fear

Come to the Water

Posted on April 25, 2018 by

As a kid, I was deathly afraid of water. When my parents sent me for swimming lessons, I fought and hung on to the doorposts in fear. Unfortunately, I was forced to go and none of it ended well. In … Continue reading →

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Earthen Vessel

Posted on July 30, 2017 by

  Longing for you God, body’s failing, drags me down, Old woman used to say I wanna go home. Panic-stricken, weary and worn, Hot coals rise up, ignite the dread. Depths are constantly near, Whispering lies I don’t want to … Continue reading →

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A Prayer On the Shore

Posted on October 25, 2016 by

Quench my thirst, Living Water. Help me trust you God, when I doubt. Remind me of your faithfulness. Enable me to be your vessel of healing. Advise me with Your Holy Spirit. Ease my anxiety when I feel can’t make … Continue reading →

Posted in anxiety, beauty of nature, boating, faith, fear, focus and being mindful, forgiveness, God's faithfulness, healing, healing prayer, Holy Spirit, Lake Michigan, love, nature's beauty, prayer, Worship | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

A Mother’s Desperate Vigil…

Posted on September 29, 2016 by

  Hunched over on my knees, I raise my head. I scan the western horizon praying that I’ll wake from this nightmare. The gut-wrenching fear would pass. Oh, that all this would be a terrible mistake. Please Lord, oh please … Continue reading →

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Focus and Be Mindful

Posted on August 31, 2016 by

I’ve been learning something from readings I’m doing. The practice of mindfulness is not a new-age or mystical belief. It’s a practice which Jesus taught. Be mindful. Watch and pray. Do not worry, for today has enough worry of it’s … Continue reading →

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Glass Half Full-when you’re wondering whether to give up

Posted on June 30, 2016 by

  This year is half gone today, or if you want to look at it with the “glass half full” attitude, half the year is left! Six whole months to do great things, adventures, fill it with joy. Make a … Continue reading →

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The Story I Never Told-The Before and After-Part 1

Posted on March 31, 2016 by

Rewind six years. I’ve never told this story publicly. Best friends and family slowly learned of it, but I avoided telling most people. I still quiver as I revise this story, left as a “draft” in my blog for over … Continue reading →

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