A young woman strode with confidence around the room with a raised half-full glass of water while leading and explaining stress management for women. “I have a question,” she said. And everyone just knew she was going to ask the ultimate question, “Half empty or half full?” She fooled them. Instead she asked, “How heavy is this glass of water?” Answers called out ranged from 8 oz to 20 oz. She nodded. “The absolute weight doesn’t matter. It depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute, that’s not a problem. If I hold it Read More
Tag: peace
Pep Talk or Straight Talk
I was in the hospital recently awaiting several heart tests to be done. Why are you feeling anxious? Is it the stress test or what the test might reveal? I asked myself. After all my visitors had gone, I decided to spend the rest of the evening focusing on a few of my favorite Scripture verses that I had previously memorized. Isaiah 43:1-3 “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine.” But then at verse 2, I drew a complete blank. I started over many times, but it was hit and Read More
Cancer Changes Us
I have a special guest blogger this week. Micah Maddox is a conference speaker, Bible teacher, writer, blogger, and author of Anchored In: Experience a Power-Full Life in a Problem-Filled World. She is passionate about helping women find purpose, peace, and calm in our chaotic world. Micah is a pastor’s wife and mother of three. Her prayer is that you will be encouraged. The link to her website is micahmaddox.com Micah’s topic for this week is: “Cancer Changes Us.” Life is a roller coaster. Cancer takes the ride to a whole new level. Just when you think the ride is Read More