by Laura Naiser | Mar 2, 2014 | Relating With God and Other People, Resources for Abundant Living, Resources for Bible Study, Stressed and Overwhelmed, Uncategorized
Do you ever find yourself feeling dried out, burned out, and overwhelmed by the challenges you face? Jesus told his disciples the secret to overcoming their difficulties. That same thing empowers us to overcome our challenges, too. What’s this secret to an...
by Laura Naiser | Feb 23, 2014 | Bible Study Related Posts, Resources for Bible Study
Many people wish they read their Bible more (61% in the 2013 Barna “State of the Bible” poll), or want to know how to get more out of reading the Word. This came up in my Reader Survey, too. A devotion a day isn’t cutting it for many readers, but...
by Laura Naiser | Feb 3, 2014 | Depression/Anxiety/Fear, Resources, Resources for Abundant Living
If you wrestle with worry you are not alone. We all fret from time to time. However, for some of us, nervous speculation can become consuming and detrimental. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorders affect about 40 million American...
by Laura Naiser | Dec 9, 2013 | Inspiration, Relating With God and Other People, Resources for Abundant Living
The hay bales in the field by our house reminded me of a saying I learned in a running group. Our coach told us, “With each practice run, you put hay in the barn. Come race day, you draw on whatever hay is in the barn.” If we skipped too many training...
by Laura Naiser | Dec 1, 2013 | Relating With God and Other People, Relationships, Resources, Resources for Abundant Living
Miranda Lambert’s song “Mamma’s Broken Heart” resonates with me. The line I like best is: “Run and hide your crazy and start actin’ like a lady, ’cause I raised you better, gotta keep it together even when you fall...
by Laura Naiser | Nov 25, 2013 | Holidays, Relating With God and Other People, Resources for Abundant Living, Stressed and Overwhelmed
Christmas is just around the corner. Here are seven strategies to help us deal with four common causes of holiday stress. Whether we eagerly anticipate the holidays or drag our feet with dread, many of us will experience at least a few anxious moments over the next...
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