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Overcoming Worry: Lessons From my Birdhouse
As I hung my painted gourd turned birdhouse out on the limb of my apple tree, I wasn’t really expecting much. I just thought it looked pretty and I wanted to display it in my yard, adding a touch of color to the lush greenery surrounding my home. The vibrant hues of red and green Continue reading
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Why Won’t You Remove This Thorn, Lord?
Have you ever gone through a trial that seemed to last forever? No matter how often you pray for relief, none can be obtained. It feels like you’re caught in a never-ending cycle of struggle, where each day brings its own challenges and weight to bear. You might find yourself questioning why these hardships have Continue reading
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Finding God in the Darkness: Trusting During Trials
Have you ever walked a path so dark that you questioned God’s love? The more you prayed and fasted, the more silent He seemed. Doubts began to rear their ugly heads with questions like: “Where are You, God? What are You doing? Don’t You love me? Do You even care? Why is this happening? Have Continue reading
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God as Our Protector: Trust and Surrender
Who else loves to be in control? We like to have some sort of control over situations that occur in our lives. Whether those situations be protecting our children, protecting ourselves, or protecting our homes; we try to hold on as tightly as we can to prevent harm, danger, sickness or disaster. We tend to Continue reading
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Overcoming Anxiety: A Faith-Based Approach
– By Lori Benka I woke up grabbing my chest and wondering what was going on. The pain felt like it was squeezing my heart. Fear welled up within me and I quietly walked down the stairs careful not to wake up my husband and young son. I was just at the doctor’s that very morning Continue reading
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Finding Peace in God’s Strength Amidst Anxiety
– By Lori Benka I was in the middle of preparing a meal in my Crock-Pot when a sudden, sharp chest pain struck. Immediately, my mind raced to my father’s heart history. Fear gripped me as I realized I needed to seek medical attention. I calmly informed my husband of my decision to go to the Continue reading
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How to Find Peace When Life is Scary
By: Lori Benka It was like any other day in our household. The kids just finished school and we were on our way to my oldest son’s hockey game. Everything was going great, until it wasn’t. Out of nowhere, my son started complaining about his heart racing. I took his pulse and the heart rate Continue reading
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