Anxiety
There are seasons of my life when I struggle with anxiety. Fear just comes over me because I am overwhelmed by my situation. Not only do I begin to wonder if God hears my prayers, but I also question if He understands that my prayer needs an answer … like yesterday! As I reflect on my experiences, I have seen myself respond to these feelings of anxiety in two different ways. The first response is deciding that God doesn’t understand the urgency of the matter so I take charge of the situation myself. We read in 1 Samuel 13:7b-9 how
Declare It
As my children are getting ready to go back to school, I know there’s anxiety in this Mama’s heart regarding my children and the coming school year. So many thoughts and concerns swirl in my head. But the one thing that always grounds me is the word of God. No matter how crazy the thoughts in my mind, I always find peace and calm in scripture. So this past Sunday when our pastor prayed over the students returning to school in the fall, his declaration of the following powerful scriptures over them helped calm my fears and reassure me that
Out of the mouths of Babes
When my boys were young, disciplining them was easy. Hmm…maybe I should rephrase that. It was easier than it is now. I remember when my oldest was about 5 years old. He and his little brother had done something mischievous. I don’t remember the details of their mischief, but I do remember the conversation that followed. I told them that I needed some time to think of a proper punishment. Then, as we got into the car, headed for Walmart, my 5 year old said something I’ll never forget. “Mama, I want you to punish us. I don’t want what
Hope
Reading through the book of Psalms is quite sobering. David is as real as it gets between the honest struggles and sincere praises he shares with the Lord. Even though he knew he was doing the right thing by following after God, David was faced with challenges galore. His anguish was evident: “My heart pounds in my chest … Fear and trembling overwhelm me,” (Psalm 55:4-5 NLT) Yet, he maintained his hope in the unfailing love of the Lord: “O Lord, You alone are my hope. I’ve trusted You, O Lord, from childhood. Yes, You have been with me from
Video: 3 Tips to Change Your Day With a Bible Verse
I hope you enjoy this conversation (and hopefully get inspired too) with Tiffany Jo Baker , host of "All the Things" TV video podcast and author of "Soul-Care for Go-Getters". If you have been a part of our Whispers & Fringes community for a week, a month or years, you know our top priority is empowering you on your quest for more of God. One way you can know Him more is by knowing His Word more. It starts with one verse changing your day ... then, watch how it changes your life. ~ Anu https://youtu.be/2-x6fMtbzMg
God Provides
I think we can all agree that we are faced with a situation that seems impossible every now and then. But nothing is too hard for our God. During the exodus, the Israelites fled slavery and bondage from Egypt only to face the Red Sea. Millions of people stood with nowhere to go. But God. He makes a way where there seems to be no way. God provides. Remember that dear Friend wherever you are today. I recently heard this song “Isaiah Song” and I hope it encourages you as well: “Sing, sing, oh barren landWater is coming to the
Oasis
Our children desperately want a dog. They have a name ready, they know where he will sleep, and where he will sit in the car. They are imagining that I will bring him home one day after work and that their neighborhood friends will love him. I hear about this dog almost daily. They promise to walk him, feed him, and play with him. It sounds like they will be taking excellent care of him and almost sounds like I won't have to lift a finger for this precious pup. Almost. Because of their insistence to "just look", I budged
VIDEO: Shine
https://youtu.be/OADsJ_oYRxg “Preach the gospel always. If necessary, use words.” I want people to know that I am a Christian because of what they see in me. ~Anu *Featured Photo by Agustin Fernandezon Unsplash
Promise Keeper
This past Saturday during our Bible study of 1 Samuel*, we were asked to share how God has delivered on a promise that He has given us. Immediately, I thought of the promise from Deuteronomy 31:6 in which God says He will never leave us nor forsake us. If I were to even begin to list the ways God has made that promise a reality, let’s just say the ladies in the session would be there for a loooooooooooooong time … you get the idea, right? Yet, during the moment the question was asked, I had been battling feeling alone
Video: Unlock Your Marital Bliss
When Lance & I were first married, people would ask us "How's married life?"My response was, "It's hard" because it was hard. Thankfully, we've come a long way since then, and as much as I love being married to Lance, we would both still tell you, "It's hard ... but worth it." Lance & I had the opportunity to talk more about this with Dr. Shannan Crawford. She is a licensed clinical psychologist, conference speaker, adjunct professor, and innovator-expert in Restoring Self-Cohesion (RSC). You will love her energy and expertise! I hope you enjoy the conversation! ~ Anu https://youtu.be/iJwhTnu4uI8
