The fall afternoon beckoned, and a friend and I drove to a local park to enjoy the beautiful weather. Birds happily chirped as a slight breeze played among the red, yellow, and brown trees lining the paved path. Deep in conversation we barely noticed our surroundings, until the winding trail … Continue reading →
Labor day is over and work begins again. The hard work you do, the sacrifices you make, the constant giving of yourself and your skills, aren’t noticed. The accolades don’t come, your passed over for the promotion, the family doesn’t seem to care, and no one appears to understand how … Continue reading →
Ever wrestled with trusting God? I’ll be honest, I have! So I asked God, “What is Trust? How can I trust?” My first stop was the 1828 Dictionary to understand better the definition of the word “Trust” (The 1828 dictionary doesn’t just give the definitions but also Bible verses.) Here’s … Continue reading →
“Thus says the Lord, Who makes a way through the sea and a path through the mighty waters.” ~ Isaiah 43:16 (NASB) God makes a way through the sea, a path through the mighty waters. The seas of trouble, the mighty wars of persecutions, financial needs, people difficulties, and life difficulties… … Continue reading →
I don’t understand the evil in the world, the heartache, tragedy, and terrible things that happen. I don’t understand the meanness of people. I don’t understand illness that strikes innocent babies and children. I don’t understand so many things that frustrate and leave me reeling and heartsick. I don’t understand… … Continue reading →
I’ll be honest, I’ve been struggling. As my eyesight continues to worsen, my flesh is weak while my faith tries to stand strong. God tells us not to fear, and I try to be brave, I so try to be brave, but at times I am afraid. I know God … Continue reading →
“Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin, to see the plumb line in Zerubbabel’s hand. (The seven lamps represent the eyes of the Lord that search all around the world.)” ~ Zechariah 4:10 (NLT) That seemingly small and insignificant thing, the work … Continue reading →
