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Get Out of the Bitter Barn
“Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.” Ephesians 4:31 ESV I can usually let things go (some things more quickly than others, I’ll admit), but a few months ago I found myself harboring feelings of bitterness. And all the bitterness was spurred…
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Ah, Anxiety
“. . .casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 7 ESV Recently I’ve found my jaw clenched, neck locked up, and right shoulder tense. It must be August, when I finally look at my work calendar to see when school begins. It’s when my mind starts racing with all of…
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Belt of Truth
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this…
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Remember the Past
“He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and merciful.” Psalm 111:4 ESV A few months ago I accepted an offer of someone wanting to buy my condo. And it was quite an offer. I was excited and extremely thankful (but perhaps less for myself and more for the buyer…
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Don’t Be Anxious
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and supplication, withthanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 ESV This was the Bible Gateway Verse of the Day last week.…
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Using the Light
“Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105 ESV I love the Word of God. I love that it is both comforting (like my comfort books, Genesis and Psalms) and convicting (“Love is. . . ” in 1 Corinthians). I am amazed at how God shoots scriptures…
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Engage Your Core
“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” Romans 12:12 ESV As a vocal coach, I’m constantly reminding students to engage their core in order to increase their vocal production and support their vocal tone. When conducting vocal Masterclasses, the conversation usually goes like this: Me: “How did your voice feel?” Student:…