A few weeks back, I wrote that I was struggling with anxiety and shared some verses that I try to cling to when I feel anxiousness arising. In addition to meditating on scripture, prayer is another discipline that can bring me peace during times of…
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Seven Bible Verses to Counter Anxiety
I don’t generally consider myself an anxious person. While I’ve occasionally experienced situational anxiety (hello, public speaking), I’ve never really struggled with it in an ongoing way. But over the past few weeks, I’ve been overwhelmed with worry, stress, and a sense of burden, walking…
Playing Catch-up and Going with the Flow
The past several weeks have been a whirlwind! Little Bit finished her freshman year of high school. I co-taught an educational workshop on flash fiction with a writing sister. Then I scooted up to my favorite writing conferece for five days of amazing fellowship, learning,…
Dragon Boating: My New Hobby
Poised for action, nineteen friends and I sit, awaiting the signal. We obey the shouted commands and move into position. At the air horn or whistle blast, we launch into motion, relentlessly powering a 46-foot-long vessel for an intense two minutes or less in a…
Five Writing-Related Podcasts I Subscribe To
Do you listen to podcasts? I love podcasts! They allow me to learn while I’m doing other things. Like making dinner, driving, folding laundry, going for a walk, or sitting in carline. And there’s something so soothing about listening to a warm host sharing their…