\”I just feel like I don\’t have any control at all!\” I said it with anger, through tears while Richard listened patiently. Then he calmly said the words that were oh so true, but not what I wanted to hear: \”Maybe that\’s the point.\” \”Of course that\’s the point, but I don\’t want that. I wantContinue reading “Alone in the City: Day Six”
Tag Archives: Worry
How Dare I?
Worry. It\’s my thorn in the flesh. I consumes me more often than I like to admit. I\’m supposed to be brave and bold. But I\’m fearful and hesitant. I must be adventurous to be on this journey, right? But I\’m not. Usually I fight this battle with Scripture like Philippians 4.8:Finally brothers, whatever isContinue reading “How Dare I?”
Thankful Thursday: God\’s Patience
As I read the e-mail my heart sank. When I got the phone call with the good news, I was ecstatic! When Richard told me about his conversation, I became worried. When we hadn\’t heard back, I was stressed. When I read the text, I was encouraged. All of this in just a day\’s time.Continue reading “Thankful Thursday: God\’s Patience”
What If We Don\’t Die Young?
I\’m a worrier. It\’s something I\’ve struggled with as far back as I can remember. For example, one time in fourth grade, a girl came into our class saying that she was late because there was a car wreck on her way to school and the traffic was backed up. I burst into tears becauseContinue reading “What If We Don\’t Die Young?”
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