"And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and...
A Brave Adjustment How do you feel about change? I'm not a huge fan, although I have come to understand that to live is to change, and change requires courage. I touched on my journey of acceptance in my last post. See: https://wp.me/p4RztF-Sx After...
My oldest child arrived nine days late. Labor lasted over twenty-four hours until my doctor performed an emergency Caesarean, transporting my baby boy from my womb into my arms. This dark womb was a comfortable, familiar home; leaving was not what...
Waking up with pain in my side, I pulled the covers down to investigate; my Bible lay bunched up against my ribs. Bad news had come the night before as I readied for bed. The tears fell until they couldn't. As...
“A friend loves at all times.” {Proverbs 17:17, NKJV} “I know you’re depressed; don’t try to deny it. I’ll be praying for you; call me if you need me. Or call someone.” Tossing the phone, I crumpled to the floor. Crushed by...
My seventeen-year-old Noah came home from youth group a few months ago and said, "I want to go to Ethiopia." I replied, "Wow! Well, maybe someday." That's the typical mom answer, but in my head, I thought—it's not going to happen,...