A Painful Mercy
Sometimes God says no to our most earnest requests. We plead, we bargain, we pour out…
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Midweek Morsel: Not Forgotten
Long term trials have a way of wearing us down—in more ways than one. Whether it’s…
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When God Changes Our Plans
We started planning it last summer, my sisters and I. A mother-daughter trip to be held…
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Waiting Rewarded
Several weeks ago I did battle with myself in the purse department at Macy’s. No…
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Ask—But Surrender
“‘Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours…
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The Blessing Is on the Way
As we begin this new year, are any of you still waiting for a blessing you…
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Trading Weakness for Strength
Who knew shopping for a sofa and matching chairs would turn out to be the most…
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Radical Faith: Preparing for Answered Prayer
“And one thing more: Prepare a guest room for me, because I hope to be restored…
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Portal of Hope
It’s not too uncommon to see rays of light shining from behind a dark cloud on…
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No Accidental Beauty
During a visit last year to Mom and Dad’s, I woke early one morning and looked…
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When Times Are Bad
“When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider: God has made the…
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Dry Spell
I’ve been experiencing a dry spell recently in my writing life, and no, I don’t mean…
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What Will I Do When a Storm Descends?
A potential health crisis threatened our family a few weeks ago. A cancer scare. Like storm…
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Trust In Him
Poetry, like music, can minister to weary or hurting hearts, and every now and then the…
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Our Guide
Our kids have a way of surprising us on Christmas. This year after we had opened…
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Job Hunting…Pray With Us, Please
Like many of you, the reports of massive job loss across our nation didn’t really sink…
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A New Chapter
A few days ago, a new challenge took up residence on the landscape otherwise known as…
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Rainy Season
I don’t know what it’s been like in your corner of the world this past week,…
