When Life Doesn’t Make Sense
“When I tried to understand all this, it troubled me deeply till I entered the sanctuary…
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Sometimes We’re Fragile: Loss and Grief
I wrote the poem below in 2013 just a couple of weeks after losing my mom…
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A Precious Sacrifice of Praise
When you picture someone praising God, what image comes to mind? A fellow worshipper singing with uplifted…
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God Hasn’t Forgotten You
Long term trials have a way of wearing us down—in more ways than one. Whether it’s…
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Sometimes We Need to be Carried
Sometimes we need to be carried. Just ask the little bird who’s hitchin’ a ride on the…
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Run to Our Daily God
“Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens.” Psalm 68:19…
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Times of Crisis: Only God
Times of crisis come to us all. None of us is exempt. Some we see coming,…
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The Hope of Abundance After Testing
“For you, God, tested us; you refined us like silver . . . we went through…
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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…
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A Prayer for Spiritual Battles
Anyone in the throes of spiritual battle? Take heart. You’re not alone. I’ve struggled—and continue to…
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God’s Mercy Meets Us in Our Desperate Need
“ . . . may your mercy come quickly to meet us, for we are in…
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Let: Little Word with Big Impact for Fear and Worry
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you . . . Do not let…
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Enduring Secret Pain
We’ve all done it—masked our pain with a smile. We force a lilt to our voices…
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Sow in Tears, Reap with Joy
“Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy. Those who go out weeping,…
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Wait—The Blessing Is On the Way
Are any of you still waiting for a blessing you hoped would come last month, last…
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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…
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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…
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God Gets in the Boat With Us
“Then he climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down.” Mark 6:51 NIV…
