Pressing On—Rain or Shine
I admit it. I’d rather be out running around on a sunshiny day than dodging puddles…
Handling the Ache of Empty Arms
Don’t you love how we can express ourselves in different ways? For some, their chosen avenue…
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…
What To Do When We Feel Like a Mess
Cranky days. Stressed out days. Confused or anxious days. Days that we end up thinking, saying,…
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…
Paying Attention to Warning Signs
Several years ago my hair dryer made me nervous each time I used it. I stood in…
Trial Run for the Bride’s Hair
Mother of the Bride, here’s an important hair tip for your daughter’s wedding day: Be sure…
Enduring Secret Pain
We’ve all done it—masked our pain with a smile. We force a lilt to our voices…
A Whisper from God: Love Anyway
Every now and then I share some of my poetry with you, and the theme of…
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…
Growing in a Hard Place
Last summer while on vacation with my husband, I witnessed one little flower after another growing…
Marching Orders to Strengthen You
“March on, my soul; be strong!” Judges 5:21 NIV I saw this verse years ago in…
Spirit and Soul Refreshment for Mothers of the Bride
In light of our current national emergency regarding COVID-19, some of you Mothers of the Bride…
Portal of Hope: Beauty and Blessing Await
It’s not too uncommon to see rays of light shining from behind a dark cloud on…