The Phone Call: Dial F for Faith
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“God has not called me to be successful; He has called me to be faithful.” ~ Mother Teresa
I couldn’t sleep.
I got up, ate some pretzels and rummaged for something under a 100 calories. I gave up. I took a frozen bagel out of the freezer and toasted it with some butter and jam. I always think better after loading up on carbs. But, my mind couldn’t stop running in circles this time.
I didn’t want to make the phone call.
My biggest fear isn’t a spider, speaking in front of a crowd, or even eating a deep fried Twinkie.
I’m terrified of confrontation.
I can walk into a boardroom and present graphs trending south without flinching. I can point my face downhill with boots clamped on a snowboard, teetering over a steep slope. Lying in the dentist’s chair with metal tools probing? No problem. I’ve made it my place of prayer.
Give me a ball of unresolved conflict tied to confrontational someone?
Ugh. I curl into the fetal position and rock back and forth, moaning.
A Hard Conversation
What do you do when you have to have a hard conversation?
It’s scary to have that dreaded conversation. I should know.
I came home to find a message left on my phone recorder that left my heart pounding…
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…To read the rest of my story and see what happened next – head over to Dayspring’s (In)Courage website where today’s post is published.
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** FAITH BARISTA DOUBLE GIVEAWAY **
It’s Faith Barista Blog’s Anniversary Week!
To say THANK YOU to the Faith Barista readers, I’m giving away two gifts to randomly selected winners:
(1) DaySpring’s Christian Coffee Mug (your pick!)
(1) Cuisinart Programmable Coffee Maker
(If you happen to be selected to win both, then you get both!)
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** The WINNER(S) that have been randomly selected by an online random generator are.
1. Dayspring Coffee Mug goes to — Leanna from Single Revelations
2. Cuisinart Coffee Maker goes to — Bernice from My Journey
Thanks to everyone for taking the time to enter, subscribe and drop a comment. What a celebration!
Thank you, friends, for making this year a cherished memory of sharing stories, faith and prayer. You’ve inspired me to experience God’s encouragement.
Time is a precious commodity. So is heart. I’m grateful to you for sharing both with me as you read, comment or email.
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My fave coffee drink is Cappucino w/vanilla syrup (wet)
My fav coffee drink is from Nescafe Mochachino!
.-= Bernice´s last blog ..THANKFULL THURSDAY Frogging on an pilgrimage! =-.
I love anything with caramel! YUM!!!
Forgot to say i facebooked it http://www.facebook.com/bernice.baank
.-= Bernice´s last blog ..THANKFULL THURSDAY Frogging on an pilgrimage! =-.
My favorite coffee drink is Starbucks Frappucino. But I still prefer plain old coffee I brew myself (Starbucks of course, House Blend) with a little cream and honey.
I sure could use a new coffee pot!!
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I shared a comment over on your full post at InCourage!
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I tweeted this @megsmorningcup
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I shared this on Facebook!
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Hey Bonnie!
Great giveaway!!!!!!!!
My favorite coffee drink is probably a frozen mocha/iced coffee…….of course topped with whipped cream and chocolate syrup.
.-= *~Michelle~*´s last blog ..The Sly Fox =-.
I love coffee in just about any form… my favorite is a medium brew (aka Dunkin’ Donuts) with 2 splendas and a little cream!
I also tweeted out this give away…I am aka @cupcakes5 : )
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I subscribe via Google reader! my favorite coffee drink is fresh Blanchard’s Coffee with a splash of hazelnut creamer. http://www.blanchardscoffee.com/
Favorite coffee drink? Frappucino, especially these hot days. But I also just love my good ole coffee. My coffee pot is slowly breaking apart…
My favorite coffee drink is a grande cafe mocha, with extra whip on top and chocolate sprinkles for the finishing touch! Yummo
My favorite coffee drink is Hazelnut Latee.
I shared this on Facebook.
Good Morning! I love a good cup of my Cafe Mocha – I make this with a good cup of coffee, 2 tsp of hot cocoa mix. Stir with some half n half and for a very extra special treat – a little whipped cream on top!
Enjoy…..
I love lots of coffee based drinks, but my favorite is a cup of New England, home brewed coffee…now that’s love in a cup! Faith and coffee…two of my tools of life! I loved this post, thanks for sharing!
I received copy of your blog thru InCourage. I too had a difficult conversation with a co-worker. She told me she had done nothing wrong and didn’t understand why I was making such a big deal about it. Your blog helped me to understand it’s in God’s hand. I have done my part and the rest is up to him.
thank you for the give away and Happy Anniversary !
Wow – yet another similarity between us! Your story rings so true.
My favorite drink these days is a hot latte. In a perfect world it would be Starbucks Pumpkin Spice, but since that’s only available for a limited time and I’m trying to be good it would be a hot skinny cinnamon dolce latte.
Blessings my friend!
My favorite coffee drink is the white chocolate mocha frap from starbucks. Everytime I order one of those I just get all warm inside and for a brief second I feel a sense of peace and love. So that drink is what along with Gods love and strength is true happiness for me.
Only splurged a couple of times on a White Chocolate Mocha from Starbucks–my favorite!! Start my mornings with flavored creamer and coffee at home.
.-= Amy´s last blog ..The Phone Call- Dial F for Faith =-.
My favorite coffee drink is Marylou’s Girl Scout Cookie! I’m about to head out and get one now!!
Oh, by the way, my favorite coffee drink is the first cup of coffee for the day-especially at home, getting cozy on the sofa with God in my head and heart.
Mmm…I do love a good White Chocolate Mocha…..=o)
My favorite coffee drink is French Roast …black, no cream or sugar. Very plain but strong and I love it!
.-= Debbie´s last blog ..The Reluctant Entertainer =-.
I tweeted this giveaway.
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I love dark roast with cream in it. Hot right out of the coffee maker.
It is soothing and so warm.
good morning and hope I win if I don’t it will be alright some other lucky lady will appreciate the brew.
blessings to you.
I shared it on Facebook with my thoughts.
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I shared this on Facebook
favorite coffee: anything mocha, cold or hot…or french vanilla, or… I admit it, I just love coffee!
Favorite Coffee Drink – easy!!! COFFEE!!! hahah but i like it with a little soy, a little sugar, and a lot of cinnamon
Thank you for sharing this morning. It rings true in my heart. I’m asking God to teach me in this area.
My coffee tastes are pretty simple. Home brewed with cream and a little caramel syrup, or double shot straight iced, at the coffee shop!
I like my coffee with flavor. I prefer either vanilla or caramel flavoring, so yummy. And when I remember the whipped topping it is even more scrumptious. Mostly enjoy coffee with the Word, fellowship in the Lord or reading a word of encouragement. ALL that warms the soul as the coffee warms the body, hallelujah. Be blessed.
Starbuck’s Mochas are my fav.
Thanks for posting this! Loved it!
.-= leanna´s last blog ..The Orphanage =-.
My fav coffee drink is french roast black! Love it!!
I shared this on facebook as well!
My favorite coffee drink– French roast with half and half!
Posted to Facebook
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@ Cathy Hayes… please do tell what Marylou’s Girl Scout Cookie is, sounds yummy…
Low fat all the way without missing out on a wonderful tasting treat. Texanna Coffee House in Buda, Texas makes the best there is. Low Fat Alamocha Iced Coffee with the really good kind of crushed ice. It is so delicious and you can’t believe you are drinking low fat.
What a nice FREE giveaway…I just posted about the new FREE designs that blogger has set up for us to enjoy…this day doesn’t get any better…must be a GOD thing.
I am just glad I have more time now to get back to reading the blogs I enjoy so much and that lift me up each day. {they are almost like my daily devotions…thanks!}
Low Fat Alamocha Iced Coffee with the really good kind of crushed ice we all love.
almond latte . . . mmmmmm!
shana
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(Just subscribed via RSS) – I’m a big fan of The Fine Grind‘s freshly roasted coffee. Add a little half-and-half, and I’m a happy woman! It’s also really good as ice coffee w/ a little hazelnut creamer and milk!
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I tweeted @apichea!
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My favorite coffee drink is any coffee from http://www.justlovecoffee.com/ACupQuiteFull with a little milk and stevia. I love what they do for the orphans of Ethiopia and how they help adoptive families raise money to bring their children home.
I love the option “I need to just be patient”. I just wrote a post on being patient this week!
.-= Mandie´s last blog ..I need to just be patient =-.
My favorite coffee drink is Folger’s Columbian Coffee with Southern Buttered Pecan Creamer and sweetner!
I’ve subscribed via RSS (Google Reader). And my favourite coffee is a half-caff Americano, black, two sugars, in a 16oz cup for good measure, preferably without interruptions from small children;)
I subscribed!
Favorite coffee drink….Mocha Frappe!
Love your post. This is clearly one of the hardest aspects of dealing with other’s. People tend to be complicated creatures. Most of us…..are pretty fleshly and any kind of confrontation stings. Even when it’s for our own good!
.-= wanda´s last blog ..Smile File =-.