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Peace in Chaos
Fear · Responding to trials

Peace in Chaos

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It seems so trite today to post a recipe as I normally do on Monday. The major devastation that the South Atlantic States, plus Tennessee have suffered this week has been heart-wrenching. The power of Helene has wiped out beautiful little towns, major bridges, Interstate roadways and homes. We’ve all seen images of the loss of electricity and water and the dramatic and sudden changes that have touched so many. It’s heartbreaking.

So rather than posting a recipe today, I’m writing this post to help myself (and hopefully you) to think truth. How are we to respond when we see such devastation and loss? What are we to think when everything is changing even moment by moment?

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Where Should We Look In a Trial?
Responding to trials

Where Should We Look In a Trial?

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One day my husband and I took our lunch from home and headed to the lake to sit on the boat dock and enjoy the pretty weather.  The water in the lake was still low, due the early time in the season.  So our seat on the dock was not sitting in the water, as you see in the picture below.  Instead, we were looking immediately out onto rocks; big, little and in-between, as well as the dirt beneath them.  There was even a bit of trash that had accumulated at the shoreline. it wasn’t a beach shore – it was the exposed lake bottom.   It wasn’t exactly picturesque. 

However, if I looked upward to the other side of the lake, there were beautiful homes to enjoy.  Trees were blooming.  The water was shining as the sun reflected off of it.  I decided to look upward instead of down! I could then point across the lake and say to my husband, “Look over there!  Isn’t that beautiful?”  If I was thinking, I could have also reminded him that in a month or so this lake would be full again and it would be so pretty right where we were sitting, too!

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Prepare for a Storm
Responding to trials · trials

Prepare for a Storm

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I’m one of those that likes to be prepared ahead, way ahead for things that are coming. I remember back to one winter when we were issued a winter storm warning. It was promising to bring many inches of snow. In the south, that can bring an absolute shut-down, as well as power outages, empty grocery store shelves and panic in general. For fear that we could lose our power, I made sure that we had propane in the fireplaces, as well as the gas grill so we could cook out there, if necessary. I made sure the pantry was well stocked, and the freezer was ready with prepared food to get us through a few days.

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The Worst Case Scenario
podcast · Responding to trials

The Worst Case Scenario

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When unexpected or fearful things touch our lives, it’s easy to imagine an ending to the situation that is the worst case scenario. Why is it wrong to do this? Aren’t we just being pro-active and prepared? This week’s podcast episode looks at a time when David wrongfully did this. You will learn how you can respond to difficulties in a way that is comforting and God-honoring.

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