by Doris Swift | Oct 1, 2015 | anxious, Encouragement for Women, peace
Who needs this verse today? Raise your hands. So what do we do with all the stuff making us anxious? The verse says be anxious for nothing, but what has nothing meant to us? If you’re wondering what I mean, read on… When have we skewed this word nothing?...
by Doris Swift | Jun 22, 2015 | christian living, faith, Prayer
I had a bizarre encounter on Saturday. Can I share it with you? I enjoyed a pleasant morning with a friend, then set out to pick up a few groceries. I entered the parking lot of the nearest grocery store, and pulled into an available spot. All quite normal up to this...
by Doris Swift | Apr 23, 2015 | brave, christian living, courage., Jesus
Ever feel you’ve wandered into a desert place? Stranded on a deserted island of desperate circumstances? Sort of in-between, stuck. I faithfully watched Gilligan’s Island as a kid. Ridiculous at times, yet amusing to see the zany plans the cast would...
by Doris Swift | Feb 21, 2015 | anxiety, encourage, encouragement, Prayer, worry
“I don’t care anymore, do what you want. I’m done worrying about it. I’m done.” She clicked the disconnect button on the cell, missing those old phones you could slam down hard on the cradle. Somehow a finger tap wasn’t enough. Raw...
by Doris Swift | Jun 7, 2014 | baggage, christian living, encourage, fear, financial issues, God, Prayer, worry
What was your favorite childhood game? Hide and Seek tops my list. Talk about adrenaline rush; hiders frantically scattering as the seeker shouts “one, two, three,… ten; ready or not, here I come!” Stifling nervous giggles with hand over...
