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Praying a Prayer of Surrender When God Seems Silent
There have been many long years of unanswered prayer in my life. It’s the strangest journey to pray for something good, and hear nothing. I have prayed for healing, for kids, for peace… all noble requests. Yet many times, God seemed to be silent on the side-lines. THIS is where managing my thoughts comes in.
Faith: A Journey in the Same Direction
There are so many times in life where it’s just hard to see any light at the end of a tunnel. I recently used the phrase- a journey in the same direction- and it has haunted me ever since. It’s an expression of faith to keep going when life is hard, and to keep going after our dreams and goals when they seem to be taking quite a long time. I’d love to encourage you on your journey in the same direction, as we look for God and the surprising hope he can offer.
Life is hard AND God is Incredible
Through the difficult times I have learned to look for God in the details of my life. I’m offering a quick reminder today of the the faithfulness of God alongside the pain and suffering. He loves us so very much!
Managing Your Thoughts to be able to Take the Next Step When You’re Feeling Afraid
Sometimes, okay… MANY times, we can be blindsided in life with bad news. It’s in those moments we have a choice to make: can we trust God with this unexpected piece of our journey? I’m sharing my thought process of how I intentionally choose faith over fear when getting the news of a sweet friend being diagnosed with an aggressive cancer.
Changing Your Thoughts to Understand You are Hand-Picked
I was sitting at a favorite breakfast place with two of my closest friends for a pre-birthday brunch. Good food, great conversation. One of my friends slid a card across the table and began speaking these words over me: “Lori, God gave me a word for you. Hand-picked....
A Quick Strategy to Consider in Shaping Your Thoughts to Defeat Insecurity
I could feel the anxiety beginning to mount, along with the incessant voice in my head listing all the things that are wrong with me. Why was I triggered? Why the sneak attack at this moment? This was a warm group of people… albeit, quirky at times… but this should...
Offer Grace to Yourself and Release the Grip of Perfectionism
Grace over perfectionism. Well... I sat down to write this post, and thought I would listen to the latest Facebook Live I did on the same subject. Oh my word!! I actually said in my opening comments… and I quote, “Another part I’m working on with managing my thoughts...
Speak Truth to Yourself to Shape the Way You Think (And Possibly Unload the Dishwasher Faster)
“Did you know… it only takes 3 minutes to unload the dishwasher?” A group of us stared back at our friend who had just made this announcement, ready to vehemently argue against her data. There is no way that could be true. No way! She went on to explain how she had...
Looking For Spring in the Seasons of Life
Olivia and I needed a change of scenery, but didn’t want to go to the trouble of driving somewhere. We decided to walk our mile long, dirt road with our dog Oliver --- a bouncy, red, springer terrier. The day was bright, with a piercing coolness... holding the first...