"And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. And they went and woke him, saying, “Save us, Lord; we are perishing.” And he said to them, “Why are you afraid, O you of little faith?”" Matthew 28: 23-24 Stress has a way of finding us when we least expect it. Smooth sailing on the open sea of life lands you in the middle of a storm, as the 'weather' changes in a Continue Reading
The Stress of “SURPRISE” {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
I love surprises! I don't, however, enjoy the surprise of a stressful situation. Have you ever gone to work only to find out that people have been laid off, or your company is being "reorganized"? Maybe you've experienced an unexpected death in the family, or a diagnosis of cancer after a routine visit to the Dr. This type of stress takes us by surprise and sometimes leaves us feeling out of control. Our bodies and minds tell us to instantly respond to the stress. Our emotions run high, Continue Reading
Fear Factor {Stephanie Wilkins for #RechargeWednesday}
What's your fear factor? Mine is the fear of the unknown in regards to my children's future. I have a friend who is very afraid of spiders, and another who is afraid of heights. I also know someone who is afraid of being alone. Fear is an emotion. When it is in balance with our mind, body, and spirit, it is good and can be used in a healthy way to protect us from danger. When it is out of balance, however, it can be paralyzing. When the emotion of fear overwhelms us as individuals, Continue Reading
Living with Adversity in the Arms of Jesus
As I sit here today, I am experiencing adversity in a large way and needing the arms of Jesus to get me through. I've tried in my own power to fix the situation at hand many times over and it's just not working out the way that I thought that it would or should! So, from my heart, God is sharing truth that I will now share with you and hopefully it will comfort us all and teach us His infinite wisdom that will take us through our adversity to the other side one day, where peace will prevail Continue Reading
Our God Given Time & the Distraction of Technology
"YOU DID WHAT? You really took the internet out of your home? How can you function? How do you get your work done? Why?" These were my questions and concerns when a friend of mine told me that she decided to take back her family from the distractions of technology. I admit wholeheartedly that I am part of the distracted tech world. Everyone I know is. I see it all around me. Kids and adults are plugged in as they drive to school, as they “relax” in the living room, or even as they Continue Reading
Discrimination and Stress {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. (Proverbs 17:22) Discrimination, which is a form of rejection, includes the emotions of loneliness, unacceptance, unforgiveness, fear, anger, and guilt. These emotions, left unchecked, can manifest into both mental and physical health issues for those who experience them, as documented in a recent APA study called Stress In America - The Impact of Discrimination. The latest bandaid that Americans have come up with Continue Reading
