Are you telling the truth? This question invites us to consider the validity of our thoughts and to replace the lies we silently tell ourselves with life-giving truth. This article by Lucy Ann Moll, DMin candidate appeared first here and is used with permission. Truth or Lie: Have you noticed that you silently say untrue things to yourself countless times a … Read More
Handling Conflict Well in a Friendship
FRIENDSHIP: Sometimes a friendship goes along just fine but then. . .WHAM. . .a conflict hits. So what then? WHEN A FRIENDSHIP TURNS SOUTH, what’s the best way to respond? Two thoughts may come to mind immediately. 1. Drop your friend. 2. Stick it out and repair the friendship. Which one seems best? What choice have you made in the … Read More
4 Reasons to Prayer-Walk
PRAYER-WALK: When you prayer-walk scripture, stress lifts and your peace returns. Here’s why. Here’s how. This article by Lucy Ann Moll, D.Min. candidate, appeared first here on her website. Have you trudged through a day when everything went wrong? Maybe your computer crashed, or the pet barfed on the carpet. Perhaps you got really bad news. If you’re up to … Read More
Becoming the Best Mom Ever!
Preparation is a first step in becoming the best mom ever. Becoming the best mom ever is within your reach. This doesn’t demand perfection. Not at all. If it did, we’d all fail! But it may require a shift in your thinking as you cling to God and . . . focus on your child’s heart! First, P.R.A.Y. To become the best mom … Read More
Win the War for Your Child’s Heart
To win the war for your child’s heart, you’ll fight three forces. But first, you must recognize you’re in a war! {Read the part 1 here and part two here in the Best Mom Ever series, at LucyAnnMoll.com.} They’ll help you to … 1. Prepare! 2. Recognize you’re in a war. 3. Assume your role as a godly parent. 4. Yield to God. This post calls you to fight … Read More
Powerful Promises to Fight Temptation
Powerful promises: When hardships happen — and they will — God provides a pathway for you to endure them and escape temptation to sin. Let me share several powerful promises in 1 Corinthians 10:13. I pray it helps you gain 4 insights: Hardships are unavoidable. You are not alone. God is faithful. You have a way out. Here’s the verse penned … Read More
Learning to Trust Again (after a deep hurt)
Learning to trust again again is difficult, isn’t it? But, in God’s strength, you can trust someone who has cut you deep. In this practical article, you’ll learn three main things: Losing trust in someone is hard. Learning to trust again is possible! Developing a mindset to trust is essential. But there’s a caveat: In certain circumstances, it would not be wise … Read More
OCD: Biblical Help and Hope Now
OCD. . .Can biblical counselors help people who suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder? Find out as you read this article by Lucy Ann Moll, D.Min. candidate. Her article appeared first here at The Biblical Counseling Coalition and is used by permission. Glenna[i] twists a Kleenex in her hands and looks out the window of the counseling office. The Crayola-blue sky belies the … Read More
Bad Health? It’s Hard But There’s Hope!
BAD HEALTH? Whether you or a loved one has bad health, doubts and worries may rush in and twirl you like carnival ride. You may ask yourself: “What did I do to deserve this?” “Will I (or my friend) ever get better?” “Where’s God? How come he’s not helping?” You may also experience anger, despair, and fear. Anger over waiting. Despair over pain. And … Read More
