Sweet hubby and I watched a movie from the 1940’s — a gentle story of a family with all their funny little idiosyncrasies, struggles, hopes, and dreams. For days, I contemplated the gentleness of the film, the love the family had for one another and the sacrifices they made through … Continue reading →
I posted something on a social site and had what I thought was a friendly conversation with a fellow believer. The person mentioned she’d taught Sunday school for years, been a leader in Bible study, and even written a Christian book. However, as the discussion continued, the person turned nasty. … Continue reading →
“Count it all joy when you fall into various trials.” ~ James 1:2 (NKJV) “When troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.” ~ James 1:2 (NLT) Count it all joy? Consider it joy? Really? How does one count it all joy when loved ones die, health … Continue reading →
My mind whirled with possible scenarios. If “this” thing happened, how would I respond? What would I need to do and say? If “that” thing happened, how would I respond, what would I need to do and say? The more I analyzed and worried the less prepared I felt for … Continue reading →
I’ve fallen and I can’t get up! Trials hit hard and I hit the floor. I hit the floor on my knees and I just plain hit the floor from sadness, grief, and overwhelming circumstances. Crushed and defeated, I wondered at times if I’d ever get back up. I want … Continue reading →
“God is all about redemption. His love for humanity runs deeper than the deepest recesses of our depravity. His love extends further than your past, higher than your disappointments, wider than your heart wounds, and deeper than a cavernous pit of depression. God’s plan of redemption is for every … Continue reading →
Desperate prayers pound on heaven’s door for loved ones, for those who are hurting, ill, weak and frail, for those who have loss, grief and pain, and for those who have wandered away from God. Despair threatens to consume me, and then I remember… “This I recall to my mind, … Continue reading →
