Tag: fear

Just Take the First Step

Oh how sweet the memories of helping my children and grandchildren take their first steps.  It was an achievement for them, but even more so, it was an achievement for us.  Jesus understands children and He understands us.  He Who created water certainly knew His ability for walking on water.  Nowhere do we read about…

By Donna Wuerch Noble October 17, 2024 Off

The Race

In John 20:3-4, we read: “So Peter and the other disciple started for the tomb. Both were running, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first.” This moment of friendly competition between Peter and John gives us a lighthearted glimpse into their human nature. Visualize this with me:John: I won!Peter: Who’s ever…

By Donna Wuerch Noble June 23, 2024 Off

You’re On Your Way

I have loved the flood of graduation photos on my social feeds. Some mighty proud parents and beaming family members have risen to the occasion for their graduates. Last Sunday, we attended the Baccalaureate ceremonies for Carl’s grandson (my bonus grandson), Parker Gates. And, Thursday night, we watched him receive his diploma from Austin’s Westlake…

By Donna Wuerch Noble May 25, 2024 Off

The Exorcist

When I was young, unbridled, and careless with my mind and what goes in it, I made the foolish mistake of watching horror movies. There was something that drew me into them – only to after watching them, having sleepless nights. What was I thinking? Watching those films tempt us to take our eyes off…

By Donna Wuerch Noble March 9, 2024 Off

Too Good to be True?

Have you ever been trying on clothes at a store and that outfit looked great in those amazing, magical store mirrors? You even might have thought “You’re looking 10 pounds thinner”! But at home and trying that outfit on, it was like “What was I thinking? What was I seeing?” And, what about those mirrors…

By Donna Wuerch Noble May 12, 2022 Off