I had a wonderful and relaxing evening at home. When it came time to go to sleep, I let fear in the door. Outside my bedroom window is a motion sensitive light. It goes on if a cricket sneezes. Nevertheless, the fear center of my brain always suspects the worst. Last night it went on … Continue reading Stinkin’ Fear
Author: Janet Eriksson
Live with God Today
Recently I heard a friend say that we are to live each day with God, to be fully present in this day, and not to worry about the past or about the future. Our worry of the past does no good, because we aren't living in the past. Our worry of the future does no good, because … Continue reading Live with God Today
My Heart Turns Violently
I'm starting my 3rd year as a prayer ministry intern. What is prayer ministry? More about that later. My goal for this 3rd year is for God to stretch me. That's where the title of this blog post comes in. "My heart turns violently" means two things to me. One, it's from one of my favorite … Continue reading My Heart Turns Violently
Fear Is out the Door
It's been 4 1/2 years since I asked God to deliver me of fear. He has been faithful and thorough! Early on, He freed me of many big fears. Since then, He's been fine tuning to free me of smaller ones. I always know He's about to pull another fear string out of my heart … Continue reading Fear Is out the Door
What’s My Choice?
There are two ways to learn. The first way is to run every scenario inside your head and look for every possible outcome before you take a breath ... and find that you never truly live. The second way is to learn by taking one step at a time and getting correction as you go. … Continue reading What’s My Choice?
Words of Truth and Life Withheld
Over the past few days, God has led me into situations where I needed to speak the truth in love as an encouragement. Every time, I was terrified at the potential response. Would my words be misconstrued? Would they hurt rather than encourage? Why did this matter to me? Several reasons. God made me to … Continue reading Words of Truth and Life Withheld
God Knows How to Stretch Us
I have a friend that, one of the many things I admire about her is the ability to walk up to a total stranger and start a conversation. I don't have that ability. I've asked God for that ability. I'm terrified of what He'll do as He answers that prayer! However, my experience has been … Continue reading God Knows How to Stretch Us
Terrified of Teens No More
I've mentioned how God delivered me from fear, starting with the bigger things, and now working on the smaller things that are just as hindering and tenacious. If you know what it's like to live with fear, you might wonder: Can God really set us free? Oh, yes! I can attest to that, and so … Continue reading Terrified of Teens No More
First Planting
Spring Meditation Bible Verse “Through the LORD’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3:22-23) Reflection I had come through the hardest trial of my life. Uprooted overnight, I watched the New York City skyline fade in the rearview mirror. Hours later … Continue reading First Planting
9/11 Healing (Lenten Day Apart)
On March 17, 2012 I gave a talk at Homer United Methodist Church in Homer, Georgia for the "Lenten Day Apart" celebrated by United Methodist Women in the Gainesville District. I was asked to share specifically about my 9/11 healing, and to work with the Scripture theme of the event: Isaiah 43:18-19. Following is my draft from which … Continue reading 9/11 Healing (Lenten Day Apart)
Adventures with God 