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My thoughts as I journey through this thing called life.

Tag: Control

December 30, 2019 Christianity / Encouragment / Life / Religion / Uncategorized

A Lifestyle of Rest

We’ve come to believe the lie that rest is an event, not a lifestyle.

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March 13, 2019 Christianity / Encouragment / Life / Religion / Uncategorized

Locus of Control

I don’t have to make myself responsible for everyone else’s actions and I don’t have to be a victim: I can occupy my God-given space in the world and take responsibility for what’s been entrusted to me.

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December 31, 2018 Christianity / Encouragment / Life / Religion / Uncategorized

Bracing for Impact

Lately, I’ve been finding myself bracing for impact, but that’s not how God has called me to live.

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November 16, 2018 Christianity / Encouragment / Life / Religion / Uncategorized

You’re Doing it All Wrong

The truth is, the best remedy for my control problem is not to try to control my behavior further, but to focus on what Jesus willingly did for me.

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November 12, 2018 Christianity / Encouragment / Life / Religion / Uncategorized

You are Not in Control

God is graciously pointing out to me that trusting him is the posture that I should live in. 

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October 15, 2018 Christianity / Encouragment / Life / Religion / Uncategorized

Sweet, Simple, Human Reminders

This recovering control freak is indeed walking out her recovery.

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August 20, 2018 Christianity / Encouragment / Life / Religion / Uncategorized

The Correlation of Pride and Control

Rereading Proverbs 16 sets me straight when I’ve drifted away from Truth.

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June 8, 2018 Christianity / Encouragment / Life / Religion / Uncategorized

The Symptom of Scarcity and the Root of Control

Let’s move past treating the symptom and choose to get down to the root of things! 

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April 23, 2018 Christianity / Encouragment / Life / Religion / Uncategorized / Welcome to my Library

WTML: Present Over Perfect

I’m not perfect at being present, nor will I ever be, but thankfully that’s not the goal. I’m so grateful that perfection isn’t the standard I’m required to fill because, as much as I hate to admit it, that’s a goal I will never, ever achieve.

June 26, 2017 Christianity / Encouragment / Life / Religion / Uncategorized

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You are not merely a number in the grand scheme of the universe. You’re not just a name recorded in history. You’re a uniquely created human being with a specific destiny and calling.

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