by Doris Swift | Sep 26, 2015 | anxiety, Overwhelmed
How do we weed out what overwhelms us? Our own coping mechanisms may satisfy for a time, but most wind up causing more stress than good. Like eating an entire pizza (ok, maybe six pieces out of eight). Perhaps for you, it’s eating nothing at all, or snapping...
by Doris Swift | Sep 18, 2015 | acceptance, Christian, discouragement, encouragement
Is discouragement keeping us from moving forward? I’ve been on that coaster ride. Excitement brews as we climb upwards; we receive good news, gain acceptance, taste a victory. Joy bursts forth, and the bounce in our step feels like we’ve downed five cups...
by Doris Swift | Sep 13, 2015 | burdens, chains, Jesus
I lift the delicate chain from the hook. Reaching clasp and eye around opposites sides of my neck, I dip my head slightly and fasten it tight. We girls like lovely things. Perhaps we don’t all agree on silver or gold, but many of us feel we’re not...
by Doris Swift | Sep 7, 2015 | books, encouragement, healing, Interview, sexual abuse
I’m excited to welcome special guest Mary DeMuth to Walking Deeper. Mary is a writer, speaker, and best selling author. She graciously agreed to spend time with us today, sharing her heart and what it means to live a life uncaged. Welcome Mary! When did you...
by Doris Swift | Sep 6, 2015 | encouragement, healing, Joy, laughter, medicine
In need of healing today? A merry heart does good like medicine. God’s natural goodness for healing up those hurts and making life sweeter. The second part of the verse says a broken spirit dries the bones. I don’t know about you, but I’m thinking...
