Yesterday something in our pastor’s sermon hit me between the eyes. He said we need to stop only asking God to remove our difficulties and start asking him to help us learn in our difficulties. He gave some examples: relationship trouble? God wants to help us learn something more about being loving in relationships; finance…
Category: Inspiration
All Things Considered
Taking their story into consideration so we can be considerate. Did you ever stop to consider what some of your family and friends are up against? The next time I’m tempted to shake my head and walk away in anger or disgust, I will stop and consider that person’s story. I want to really see…
Ice, a Sparrow, and an Old Lady
On Friday we had an ice storm that reshaped our days following. Our electricity went out Friday evening due to thousands of fallen trees across power lines. Not just our area, but a large swath of towns and cities across the metro and rural areas of our county and the next were affected. As you…
Unfailing
Did you ever hear a story that just hit you in a deep place? This week a dear friend and I were texting. This is part of her text: “It was September. Lizzy [their natural-born 4-year-old daughter] had died in June. I needed to pick the older kids up from school but when I headed…
Tender Mercy
Last week’s blog started with dear Husband’s recollection about his rascally friend who later came to Jesus and spent his life in service for others. This is a sweet, happy story of his life more recently. Today, dear husband was talking to his reformed rascal friend on the phone. His wife texted me happy photos after…
Long Love
“Some friend you are,” said his dad accusingly. “Your buddy worked all day fixing your car and now you’re going to go party and ditch him because he doesn’t drink and carry on like you.” “Oh, no, Dad. I’m not going to leave him. He has to come with us to be our designated driver.”…