In Every Season, God is For Me

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In Every Season, God is For Me

I’m so uncomfortable in that middle, in that act of changing. I want to be there already. It’s kind of like going on vacation. I want to jump from my front door to the hotel, post haste. I know we’re supposed to enjoy the journey and everything, but … I’m good, God, just get me there.

And even though this happens on the regular, I am surprised every time. Which means God has a chance to work on me. Every. Single. Time. … Sound familiar?

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I'll Take Two Birds in the Bush

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I'll Take Two Birds in the Bush

Thanks to the sermon at our church this morning, I now understand that under most circumstances, relying on what you have rather than depending on what you hope for is the complete opposite of having faith. Not only does Hebrews 11:1 tell us that “faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen,” but think about it logistically: how will you get there if you don’t leave here? How will you grasp what you hope for if you don’t let go of what you have?

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Depression Isn't Always Eeyore. Sometimes it's Pooh Behind Closed Doors.

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Depression Isn't Always Eeyore. Sometimes it's Pooh Behind Closed Doors.

I truly, with my whole heart, believe that if we could all do this for each other, the $40+ billion spent annually on anxiety disorders in the United States could plummet. If we could show each other, Hey, you matter and then back it up with our actions, what a wonderful world this could be.

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