Thanksgiving is more than a holiday. The word Thanksgiving brings smiles to many, sadness to others. It’s a word associated with a holiday with images of Norman Rockwell paintings of family sharing food and laughter around a bountiful table. But the images aren’t real for most. Families are scattered by distance, … Continue reading →
I enjoy social interactions and also time with friends, but often the sharing of bad news gets me down and makes me crazy. The world’s a mess because Satan is very busy making a mess of this world. I don’t need to read every article and every detail about some … Continue reading →
I’ve noticed a very disturbing virus has attacked and left many feeling depressed and defeated. Discouragement Fever is spreading. I’ve had the fever, am trying to get over the fever, and have decided to take action! Since the first bite of forbidden fruit, this enemy virus has run rampant throughout … Continue reading →
In a world that bleeds, mourns, and dies, comes hope through the One who bled, mourned, and died. The love of Christ went to the cross to allow men to cross to God. In the darkness of a morning, in the throes of mourning, light shines in a tomb, and … Continue reading →
God is a tender God who will help us through the hurts of life, illness, suffering, and the evil of people. I’ve always appreciated the verse in Isaiah, “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you. When you cross rivers, you will not drown. When you walk … Continue reading →
Whenever I write fiction, I try to make sure each chapter ends with a hook, something to give the reader an intense desire to keep moving forward in the story. However, sometimes we get stuck in our own stories. During difficult times, we think there isn’t hope and there isn’t … Continue reading →
During my teenage years we lived in an old farmhouse. Our water supply came from a well far beyond its prime. The rusty water made it difficult to drink, as well as keep clothing, sinks, and the bathtub clean. Replacing the filter on the well helped, but only for a … Continue reading →
