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When Fear Knocks

When Fear Knocks

I was content living with a visual impairment. I had grown up with it. Changes took place slowly, and they were hardly noticeable. Then, in 2011, my vision diminished dramatically, and I had to face the fear of living in total darkness.

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8 Bible Verses About Hearing the Voice of God

1. I will hear what God the LORD will speak,
For He will speak peace
To His people and to His saints;
But let them not turn back to folly. (Psalm 85:8 NKJV)
Are you in the midst of chaos? Is your heart heavy with anxiety? Did you know that God can speak peace? Ask Him to speak a word of peace to calm the chaos in your life.

2. Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know. (Jeremiah 33:3 NKJV)

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Victor or Victim?

As I lay here in excruciating pain, I have to remind myself that God has already won the victory over this debilitating pain. I may not be able to walk normally right now, but the victory has been won. I can’t walk my beautiful Iva, but God has already declared that victory. I’m trying to launch a new book from my bed, since sitting is too painful, but God has won the victory.
I refuse to be a victim to this pain. I must move forward with this ministry God has given me. I will live like a victor and not a victim, because the victory has been won.
Do you feel like a victim to your circumstances today?

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When the Earth Begins Shaking Under Your Feet

The floor began moving under my feet. The dishes in the kitchen cabinets rattled as if they might break. It came in waves. I had never experienced an earthquake. We aren’t supposed to have earthquakes in Virginia, but we were experiencing a mild one that day.

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When Limitations Create Anxiety

When Limitations Create Anxiety

I’ve been visually impaired so long that I find it hard to imagine anyone struggling with limitations unless they are disabled. I texted a friend and asked if she ever felt restricted by anything. Her reply began with physical fatigue and ended with education. It shocked me. Although people seemingly have it all together, everyone has limitations.

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