We live in crazy times. Common sense, hard-work, and Christian ethics seem to have flown out the window and crashed to the ground. People are angry about all sorts of things, and I don’t think many are really sure why they are so angry. False reports, fake news, slander, and … Continue reading →
What if someone in a theater continued yelling negative comments during a show? “He’ll never survive!” “She’s a loser!” “No way this will end with anything good.” That’s what the enemy does with us. Satan is a tormentor, and boy does he like to torment in the middle of the … Continue reading →
Several years ago, my husband and I spent a quiet afternoon shopping. Our lazy wanderings were interrupted when my cell phone rang. “Lisa,” my mom’s voice struggled to remain calm, “your security company just called. Your fire alarm is going off and the fire department is on their way.” My … Continue reading →
Fall arrived on the hottest day of the week. Taking advantage of the sunny day, I decided to wash our yard sneakers we had left on the patio or garage. Not sure if spiders or some other unsightly creepy-crawly-bug thing had decided to hide in the shoes, I picked them … Continue reading →
The other day, I had an interesting visual. A mass of people with angry faces fought and argued. Without fear or anxiety, I walked between them along an open pathway, my appearance merely a shadow as I moved unhindered and free through the crowds. In the midst of our … 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 →
Tossing and turning in the night, I prayed, begged, and whined about a situation in a friend’s life. I want things to be different for my friend, I want them to have peace and joy. Oh, I know I should trust God. I know He is in control. I know … Continue reading →
