According to the internet, the first citation of the phrase ‘be still, my beating heart’ comes from William Mountfort’s ‘Zelmane’. A play from 1705 in which one line says: “Ha! hold my Brain; be still my beating Heart.” A loose… Continue Reading →
Don’t tell me I am good. God says there is none good, no not one. Don’t tell me I am strong. God says I am only strong in Him. Don’t tell me I deserve anything good. Because as a sinner,… Continue Reading →
I’ve never considered myself a particularly strong person. I’ve never been anywhere close to athletic or physically fit, and I think the struggle to be strong inwardly of the mind, will and emotions, is a battle we all face. But… Continue Reading →
You could say I’ve been thinking a lot about relationships lately. All kinds of relationships really, but mostly marriage. I’d been helping plan my daughter’s wedding over the last few months so my mind has been consumed with all things… Continue Reading →
Have you ever found yourself thinking, “This isn’t working!” or “Nothing I try works, why do I even bother?” or “This is too hard! I give up.” We try the things that our well meaning friends or leaders tell us… Continue Reading →
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