Feeling lost or uncertain? Not sure your marriage is going to weather another storm? Not feeling the peace? The other day I viewed an Ammie Bowman video. She was speaking about having peace, and Jesus being our Prince of Peace. She presented the idea of …
Read MoreHow Has God Protected You?
In an episode of Sthisel, a father and son are taking a shuttle bus to the son’s new yeshiva (school). During the ride, to keep them from looking at secular women, the father wisely removes his own eyeglasses and places them on his son. This …
Read MoreTrying to Trust Again
Anybody remember the lyrics to Sheryl Crow‘s song, “The First Cut is the Deepest?” Here’s a few lines: “I would have given you all of my heart But there’s someone who’s torn it apart And he’s taking just all that I had But if you …
Read MoreThe Valley of Baca
Are you passing through the Valley of Baca? Psalm 84 is so rich with truth and meaning. It speaks of people on a pilgrimage. In verse five it says, “Blessed are those whose strength is in you who have set their hearts on pilgrimage, as …
Read MoreWhat Forgiveness IS
“The brutal irony of un-forgiveness is, it keeps us bound to the very people we most want to be free of. They are roped to our backs and go everywhere we go. Forgiveness is not a feeling. It’s freedom. It’s coming into agreement with God …
Read MoreTrust Again?
How will I ever trust anyone again? Ever asked yourself this question? After a betrayal, it’s common to think others aren’t worthy of trust, either. It may be difficult to trust because of past experience, but we can learn HOW to trust and decide WHO …
Read MoreRefusing to Budge?
“A man who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy.” Proverbs 29:1 NIV See this pug? Refusing to budge. ( I know this too well. I owned one.) Or better yet, a little kid who will not let you help him blow …
Read MorePracticing Lament
In the aftermath of yet another mass shooting—this time in Boulder, Colorado, I find myself grieving again for victims and families affected. Today’s post may be appropriate as it addresses lament. I hope you practice it, taking time to grieve when you need to grieve. …
Read MoreForget-Me-Nots
Don’t you just love the name of these delicate little flowers? I’ve forgotten a lot. In fact, forgetfulness has been holding my hand for years. I refer specifically to a habit (I used to have) while approaching my locked car. With my arms overflowing with …
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