I made a post at the beginning of the year mentioning my word choice for 2021: Savor. Now that we’re more than halfway through (and you know how fast time goes once holidays approach) I thought I would take an inventory to see how well …
Read MoreNew Mercies
“I was pushed back and about to fall but the Lord helped me. The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become salvation.” Psalm 118:13-14 Before I knew Jesus as Lord I was without hope. I was separated from God—in fact there was …
Read MoreREPENTANCE: Sincere or Fake?
When a husband becomes an expert at lying and cheating, watch for the façade of fake repentance. Anyone can perform lip service, but what are his actions showing? Does he accept responsibility for what he’s done, or does he blame you for his lack of …
Read MoreA Whisper or Crash?
A chipmunk can be just as noisy as a bear, but a bear can be just as silent as the wind. Just like the noises in the forest, sometimes God’s voice is loud and attention-getting. Other times it’s a whisper for you to lean in …
Read MoreAttributes of God
Sometimes my mind cannot settle. The state of our world is distressing. Ongoing trauma is disturbing. So when I want to keep my eyes fixed on Jesus, I try to list his attributes. One way to help keep my focus is to go through the …
Read MoreOn a Wild Goose Chase?
After years of trying to make a marriage work, it turned out I was on a wild goose chase. But I learned some things over those years: I was not the cause. I couldn’t control him. I couldn’t cure him. I could choose my own …
Read MoreSteps Towards Trusting
How light do you travel? When I head out on a trip, I always have my credit card and extra cash for “just in case”. Wanting choices, I usually pack more clothes than necessary. Having worked for the Boy Scouts, I also like to “Be …
Read MoreAre You a Crier?
TEARS: good or bad? CRIER: yes or no? Quite often, when we cry, it makes others feel uncomfortable. They aren’t sure how to respond. Do they comfort or try to console? Do they try to speak words of encouragement? Do they tell us not to …
Read MoreFly Not Faint
Something for my writer friends! I did not intend to share the following account. It was written for my journal. But then I decided, why not? So here you go. My first thought when I woke up a few weeks ago was, “Today’s the day …
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