In this coming new year, take time to look back. Look back at what God has done, His faithfulness, His provision, His comfort, His peace, and His unfailing love. Reflect back on God’s power — His power that got you through the hard times, through the difficulties, the lows, the … Continue reading →
Like a tiny screeching fire-alarm, Tinnitus rings in my skull. The noise is getting worse, louder, more distracting, so loud that sleep has become difficult. A fan whirs in our bedroom, next to me a sound machine mimics falling rain, but neither can drown out, and nothing stops the shrieking … Continue reading →
We once had a very cool, very smart cat named Roosevelt Franklin. When he became injured in a fight, he would walk down the street and meow at the neighbor’s house. The neighbor just happened to be a veterinarian. I’m not sure we ever received a bill for Roosevelt’s care. … Continue reading →
Anyone else have head battles? You know, battles that take place in your head? If someone gave out trophies for this non-sport,I would have a shelf full. Sometimes I’ll wake up in the middle of the night thinking about an uncomfortable conversation that needs to happen, or someone who is … Continue reading →
Concerned for a loved one in the midst of many struggles, I went to God in prayer. While I prayed, I visualized my arm reaching toward my loved one, knowing although they live far away, my prayers are not bound by distance, time, or space. I knew my sweet husband … Continue reading →
After a long day, I breathed a sigh of relief. Wrapped tight in my blankets, my head nestled in my pillow, I settled in for what I hoped would be a good night’s sleep. Then, when all was quiet, thoughts and worries attacked about the past, present, future, friends, family, … Continue reading →
Is there a place in your life where you can’t seem to move forward? With all the horrible, nasty stuff that comes our way, it’s easy to get stuck in the pain, the lost dreams, the loss, the terrible thing that happened. In Exodus 14, the Israelites are trapped at … Continue reading →
