God Hasn’t Forgotten You
Long term trials have a way of wearing us down—in more ways than one. Whether it’s…
Sometimes We Need to be Carried
Sometimes we need to be carried. Just ask the little bird who’s hitchin’ a ride on the…
Run to Our Daily God
“Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens.” Psalm 68:19…
Times of Crisis: Only God
Times of crisis come to us all. None of us is exempt. Some we see coming,…
The Hope of Abundance After Testing
“For you, God, tested us; you refined us like silver . . . we went through…
Find Rest in God’s Promise of a Haven
“He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed. They were…
A Prayer for Spiritual Battles
Anyone in the throes of spiritual battle? Take heart. You’re not alone. I’ve struggled—and continue to…
God’s Mercy Meets Us in Our Desperate Need
“ . . . may your mercy come quickly to meet us, for we are in…
Let: Little Word with Big Impact for Fear and Worry
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you . . . Do not let…
Enduring Secret Pain
We’ve all done it—masked our pain with a smile. We force a lilt to our voices…
Sow in Tears, Reap with Joy
“Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy. Those who go out weeping,…
Wait—The Blessing Is On the Way
Are any of you still waiting for a blessing you hoped would come last month, last…
Called to Pray: An Acrostic to Ignite and Guide Your Prayers
“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.” Ephesians…
Let Your Life Provide a Well-Paved Path for Others
Pain. Grief. Weakness. Limitations. None of us welcome these unwanted visitors—especially when they take up long-term residence…
God Gets in the Boat With Us
“Then he climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down.” Mark 6:51 NIV…
The Constant of Christmas Plus A Blogging Break
The holiday season can be a difficult time for many. Heartaches hurt more, burdens feel heavier,…
Guest Blogger Elece Hollis: Mother of the Bride Blues
When my daughter Rachel announced she was planning her wedding for August, I knew immediately that…
Growing in a Hard Place
Last summer while on vacation with my husband, I witnessed one little flower after another growing…