Hypochondria (noun): excessive concern about one’s health especially when accompanied by imagined physical ailments – Merriam-Webster I used to be a huge hypochondriac! I still am a little, but it used to be really bad. For example, I got an MRI because I thought I had MS or a brain tumor because of some minor […]
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Misalignment For those of you who do not know me, my husband is Ed. He is also my pastor. This morning, I was telling him about what I was studying and an analogy that the Holy Spirit brought to my attention. His response was that what I was saying sounded like a blog and that
I am going to speak plainly about my (and others’) perception of my outward appearance growing up and how it affected me. I will also be sharing some rather private details with you. As I share my personal experiences, please know that I do so in humility, not arrogance. He has since humbled me in
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We often lament that it is hard to be a believer in Jesus Christ living in this world. Heck, even the Bible warns us of this: “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33 Here is the
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I have been home on medical leave for the past few months due to a work injury. Being out of work and pretty much homebound has given me much time to think. While this has been painful, at times, it also has been quite wonderful. One of the topics God has me contemplating is the
Question- What do each of the following have in common: television shows, alcohol, worldly books, and cyanide? Answer- They are all forms of poison. Poison is defined as “a substance that is capable of causing the illness or death of a living organism when introduced or absorbed.” You might be saying, “Whoa, now, my favorite
A strange thing happened to me the other night. I went to a friend’s birthday dinner hosted by her family. It was a lovely time with them eating pizza, drinking hot tea, and fellowshipping. I left at 5:30pm in order to feed my Mulligan girl her dinner. It was raining out and very dark (Rehoboth,
A “tell” in poker is a “change in one’s behavior or demeanor” based on the cards. For example, if a player is dealt pocket aces (2 aces) and then the flop (1st 3 community cards placed on the table) also has 2 aces, their face may light up or they might raise an eyebrow, etc. On the
“Humility is key”. This phrase has been said and the topic taught repeatedly by my Pastor over the years (http://www.pastoredcollins.org/). As time marches on and I observe the lives of those around me, as well as my own of course, I have come to realize the immense truth behind these words. A supporting phrase also
Hebrews 8:13b “And what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away.” In context, this verse refers to the transition from the old covenant, through Jewish Law and sacrifices, to the new covenant in Jesus Christ. However, as I read through recent headlines, it was brought to mind and I saw a different
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