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And the Lord released Job from captivity when he prayed for his friends. Also the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before. Job 42:10 KJ21 Whenever we’re going through a hard time, we look to friends for comfort and support, don’t we? The afternoon the radiologist confirmed the lump was cancer I rang the leader of our women’s prayer team and asked her to pray. Our Pastor of Women, who I also call my friend, rallied to help. With my husband on business across the country and my family three thousand miles away, I relied upon them during those initial dark moments.Read More →

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The Today show in the USA reported, a few days ago, we should be thankful; gratitude is good for our physical health. Recent studies show a long list of benefits: lower blood pressure, stronger immune system, better sleep, improved heart health and more. It also said: “when we think about what we appreciate, the calming part of the nervous system is triggered.” We discovered deep breathing also stimulates the same part of our nervous system. So, we can add being grateful to the list of practices that helps us overcome anxiety and stress-related health issues. But, thankfulness is more than just being appreciative. We are toRead More →

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I rarely wake up, leap out of bed, throw back the shades with a “yay, morning.” Instead, I usually turn over, stretch out my hand and feel for a mug of tea, which I hope my husband has made for me. The caffeine gives me the kick I need to get out of my cocoon. Some mornings I grumble and growl as I get ready for my day, yet there is one thing that changes my attitude and demeanor—a walk and talk with God. For years my regular pattern each day, when my schedule allows, has been to put on my fitness gear, get outsideRead More →

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Anxiety can cause light-headedness, nausea, an upset stomach, and a need to pee—again. I’m sure like me, you’ve experienced those symptoms as you’ve sat in the doctor’s office waiting for results, gone for an interview for a new job, or heard a loved one is seriously ill.Read More →

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It’s the end of a long day. I struggle to take off my shoes. My shoulders sag. I want to forget about everything. The temptation is to find a movie, grab some chocolates, and crash in front of the television. However, the American Institute on Stress says this type of activity does not help. Instead, they recommend to effectively combat stress and improve overall wellness, we need to activate the body’s natural relaxation response. This is done through simply breathing! Focused, deep breathing for 20-30 minutes a day reduces anxiety and its effects. Now when you’re freaking out, and someone says tells you to take a deep breath. itRead More →

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In the middle of the night, I couldn’t sleep. My mind kept me awake as I ran over one problem after another. Eventually, I decided to pray. If I turned my despair into prayer, sleep would be sure to come. However, an hour later I was still awake and still restless. Prayer should be the solution. If we talk to God about what’s making us anxious, the Bible says we will feel at peace, even if it doesn’t make sense considering the situation we’re in. But, how often has peace eluded you? My first reaction was to get out of bed. If I wasn’t ableRead More →

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Stress. It’s a part of everyday life, isn’t it? We can’t seem to escape it. As I began to write about overcoming anxiety, I laid awake, for what seemed like hours, in the night worrying. In the darkness I agonized over a hard conversation I needed to have with someone close to me. I worried how they’re might react. Would they get angry with me? Although if they did, it would really be with themselves. I fretted they would not take my advice. So, to be sensitive to the situation, I ran over and over in my mind how best to approach the subject withRead More →

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Scientists at Massachusetts Institute of Technology have scrutinized the brains of my three children. My daughter spent two hours in an fMRI machine while they watched how her brain reacted when reading and doing puzzles. We have the images on CD which one day, my husband says, we must get printed, framed and hung on the wall. The purpose of the study was to learn how the brains of children with dyslexia change when they read so advances can be made in teaching techniques. Scientists used to believe the brain was fixed and hardwired—that the way you think could not be changed. Now they know theRead More →