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 →
Just as a radio station comes in clearly when you tune to the proper channel, we have to train our ears to hear God’s truth above the noise of the world. Don’t be like those who “grumbled in their tents; they did not listen to the voice of the Lord.” … Continue reading →
I felt SO hindered. Miserably hindered. Whiny, needy, MISERABLY hindered. I couldn’t figure out some of the things hindering and burdening my soul. So, I wrote down the things that were concerning me. Then I prayed over them, gave them to the Lord, ripped them up, and placed them in a … Continue reading →
It’s easy to look at the past, or today’s problems, or the worries about the future. However, anytime I focus on something other than our Savior, I’ve focused on something (or someone) that can’t save. When I spend my time trying to analyze or fix a situation (or person), I’ve … Continue reading →
Jesus told us to go and tell and make disciples. The world needs to know about Jesus. They need to know of The One who quiets the storms, who can do all things, who loves with an unfailing love, who promises to wipe away ever tear, who will never leave, … Continue reading →
When we lived in Texas, we had a beautiful azalea bush in our backyard. Planted under a small tree for shade, we watered and tenderly cared for it, yet the azalea refused to grow. The rapid demise didn’t make sense until we pulled it from the ground and discovered the … Continue reading →
