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Author: Jo Leggett

By Jo Leggett Posted on February 28, 2019February 26, 2019

On Intercessory Prayer

This is when the Holy Spirit checked me. He was graciously saying, Who do you think made it turn out okay? He reminded me that things going well were the result of prayer. That He was granting impossible things like patience and energy.
And that I must not belittle prayers just because He answered them

Categories: Brave, following ChristTags: intercession, prayer
By Jo Leggett Posted on January 25, 2019January 24, 2019

A Bruised Reed

Useless. Sometimes I can convince myself that days I sleep all the way through are spent in my body healing- creating new neuropathways that will help me function healthily when … Continue reading A Bruised Reed

Categories: Brave, following ChristTags: anxiety, depression, mental health, productivity, self-worth, value
By Jo Leggett Posted on January 10, 2019January 10, 2019

The Yeast of the Pharisees

  Do you ever say something that leaves your listeners boggled because they totally lack the context?  I know when I try to make the connections between what we had … Continue reading The Yeast of the Pharisees

Categories: Brave, following ChristTags: armor of God, Christian, Christian life, imputed righteousness, Pharisees, practical righteousness, Priscilla Shirer, self-righteousness, yeast
By Jo Leggett Posted on December 27, 2018December 22, 2018

For the New Year…

When Christmas is over, the reality sinks in- a new year is approaching. Many people do a lot of reflecting on the year that is passing. Others think of what … Continue reading For the New Year…

Categories: Brave, following ChristTags: new year, new year's resolutions, theme verse, trust
By Jo Leggett Posted on November 15, 2018November 17, 2018

Hitting the Reset Button

As I sat there on the couch with my Bible and the study materials in my lap, I felt my eyes drooping and my head heavily bowing forward. Ah shoot, … Continue reading Hitting the Reset Button

Categories: following ChristTags: anxiety, Christian life, following Christ, mental health, mental health medication, obedience
By Jo Leggett Posted on October 31, 2018October 31, 2018

Laundry and Other Spiritual Matters

  It’s laundry day. Being part of a family of six sure does load up the work for that particular task. I’m always amazed at what I discover each time … Continue reading Laundry and Other Spiritual Matters

Categories: Brave, following ChristTags: Christian, faith, glorifying God, motivation
By Jo Leggett Posted on September 25, 2018January 24, 2019

Getting you off your game

I saw the dresser tipping, but I couldn’t do anything but scream. My son was angrily yanking clothes from the dresser drawer, which he pulled at just the right angle … Continue reading Getting you off your game

Categories: BraveTags: anxiety, armor of God, grief, panic disorder, Satan's attacks
By Jo Leggett Posted on August 20, 2018October 5, 2018

Anxiety and Peace: a Strange Juxtaposition

I was encouraged this summer to consider the Fruit of the Spirit. Something most Christians are fairly familiar with. One of the truths charming children’s songs help us memorize at … Continue reading Anxiety and Peace: a Strange Juxtaposition

Categories: Brave, UncategorizedTags: anxiety disorder, living for Christ, mental health, peace
By Jo Leggett Posted on July 7, 2018

A Peek Inside

I have an anxiety disorder. Which seems strange because often I’m amazing.  Take yesterday, for instance.  I was trucking along, being a good version of me.  Mothering children well, being … Continue reading A Peek Inside

Categories: UncategorizedTags: anxiety, anxiety disorder, mental health, panic disorder
By Jo Leggett Posted on June 29, 2018

Come, Lord Jesus!

Growing up, whenever something bad happened, personally or globally, my dad would say, “Come, Lord Jesus.” Not gonna lie- to a teenage mind, that seemed less than desirable. I had … Continue reading Come, Lord Jesus!

Categories: Brave, UncategorizedTags: heaven, pain
By Jo Leggett Posted on May 29, 2018

When Prospering Looks Peculiar

In case I wondered if my anxiety had been cured, it flared up again recently. This is a super inconvenient time to be rendered unable to function because I am … Continue reading When Prospering Looks Peculiar

Categories: life changes, UncategorizedTags: anxiety, faith, mental health, pain, purpose
By Jo Leggett Posted on May 1, 2018May 1, 2018

The Holiness of Self-care

It’s often hard to think about self-care, isn’t it?  When I think of it, I get this image of myself on a beach with my best friends relaxing.  But then … Continue reading The Holiness of Self-care

Categories: BraveTags: living for Christ, mental health, self-care

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