by Laura Naiser | Jun 29, 2014 | Inspiration, Relating With God and Other People, Resources for Abundant Living
What if you knew you were acceptable right now, just as you are, and lived like you knew it? Did you just start making a mental list of all the ways you miss the mark, fall short, and fail to achieve what you think you should. That’s what we do when we believe...
by Laura Naiser | Apr 13, 2014 | God's Character and Kingdom, Holy Week, Relating With God and Other People
Can you imagine what it must have been like to be among the crowds shouting praise and adoration to Jesus as he rode into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday? Though the Passover pilgrims made this processional and recited the words of Psalm 118 each year, this year was...
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 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...
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