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Controlling God Out of Our Sense of Panic                   by Daneille Gray Snowden Recently as my children were listening to Adventures in Odyssey ; good old Whit was asking  one of his prodigy's  if she was, "Controlling God out of her sense of panic?" Perhaps children received a portion of what Whit was  trying to convey. But, I sure can tell you that for me, it was one of those 2x4 slams on the noggin!         Ah the topic of Panic brings us to the different types of crises' we have faced in our lives. Panic is a SUDDEN overwhelming fear. From it comes irrational behavior, and sometimes spreads to many others as well. I am one that has difficulty with most surprises. I like to know what to expect and when. How about my readers; are you like I am and want all your ducks lined in a perfect row? I like it when life flows smoothly.       This reminds...

(c)daneillegraysnowden Treasures Of Darkness      by Daneille Gray Snowden Isaiah 45:3 " And I will give you the treasures of darkness and hidden riches of secret places, that you may know that it is I, the Lord, the God of Israel, Who calls you by your name. "    The treasure is the DARKNESS!  If we are to choose any of us would choose to pursue the riches of life with spunk, and an illumination of fun! Frankly though, that type of riches is found at the mall or a theme park such as Six Flags.     No one chooses to be in the darkness of life; this finding themselves in need, pain and loneliness. Yet, no matter who we are and where we live it comes--those long, difficult dark days inch into the paths of our lives.    Deep calls to deep (Ps. 42:7); can easily be said as darkness calls to darkness. Those deep places in life in oft times are dark. It's where we cry out from the deepest depths of our so...

 Bobby, Crysti, Joseph, Carissa, Hosanna, Daniel & Noah Children from oldest to youngest. Crystal Dethlefs is the  Youth Ministry Director for Dunnellon 1st Assembly of God in Florida. She has been married for over 25 years and has  7 wonderful children.  Two month old  Noah & I during Kangaroo Care. This is an amazing testimony of adoption. Read and expect God to take you into a deep place of perspective and hope.    Daniel at 3 days old. 1 lb /11 oz. Chapter 1   After my 3rd child was born I had my tubes tied after a LOT of pressure from my doctor. There were no health concerns, she just pressured me because we were broke! I was a stay at home mom with no insurance and pregnant with my 3rd baby in 5 years...which isn't a big deal when I think of it now!!  But reluctantly, Mike and I had it done. I regretted it immediately. Five years later, we took a step of faith and had the tuba...