40 of the best Brother Lawrence Quotes
Brother Lawrence possessed the beloved gift of abiding in Christ, even in challenging or unpleasant circumstances. Here are 40 Brother Lawrence Quotes.
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Rak-Chazak: An Ancient War Cry
WRITTEN BY A REAL PERSON There is this point we come to at various crossroads in our lives where we need to reach down deep, even beyond ourselves. That place where a guttural cry rips out of the soul to push past what feels like a breaking point. Yet…at the point where courage fails, and…
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Tips To Stop The Cycle of Anxious Thoughts
WRITTEN BY A REAL PERSON Anxious thoughts and panic attacks are no joke. No one plans them—or wants them. They spring upon us from out of nowhere, hearts and minds racing, desperate to escape the anxious and fearful thoughts and find peace. My dear friend, I’m so glad you are reading this post. First of…
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23 Bible Verses To Rise Above Anxiety and Fear
written by a real person Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden and I will give you rest. – Jesus Anxiety and fear are familiar to everyone in some way or another. They can also be described as dread, heaviness of heart or soul, distress, deep concern, among many others. Whether we’re facing…
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25 Characteristics of A Blessed Person (according to the Bible)
We all want a blessed life, to be a blessed person. Our walls, note cards, jewelry, clothes, and trinkets all carry this most beloved word, BLESSED. Yet do we take time to ask ourselves:1. What are blessings?2. Are there requirements to receive certain blessings? 3. What makes a person blessed? BARUCH = [blessed] to increase…
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Mending Holes In A Wounded Soul
“There’s a hole in the bucket, dear Liza, dear Liza…” — my sister and I used to sing this ridiculous song over and over as children, giggling with delight as we pictured dear Henry trying to fix his leaky bucket only to come back to the fact that he needs his bucket to fix his…
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Ancora Imparo: A Childlike Zeal For Living
As a mother, when my son was young, my happiest moments occurred amidst the giggles and joys of experiencing life. His delight was my delight. Now in his 20s, he still has moments of excitement he shares with me, but with each year, it grew less and less. Nearly 10 years ago, I stumbled upon…
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How To Stop Second-Guessing Yourself
A woman I deeply admire recently said, “Stop overthinking life like you have to have an answer for every situation or feeling. That’s not how life works. We figure it all out by just living; by messing up and making mistakes; by missing an opportunity, or by seeking advice and not taking it….Sometimes we have…
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Coming Face-To-Face With My Doubts
Here’s how I recently faced my doubts. I’ll say this from the beginning: this particular season of second-guessing nearly led to walking away from what I firmly believe is my calling. I am so grateful that Holy Spirit taught me to slow down, remove the emotion, and lean into Him. It took a few days,…
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Ways I’ve Learned To Protect Your Energy
Today I write this post as a bit of scolding to myself. This morning, I had a total meltdown mentally and emotionally; but it was completely avoidable. That’s because I’ve been whispering to myself for days, “Protect your energy,” as I started feeling weary. I ignored my own advice. For days, I’ve had warning signs…
