Grief: It’s Not a Spreadsheet
December 2, 2020
Playing the game of loss versus gain in grief will get you no where. Then how do you handle it? With a grateful heart. … More Grief: It’s Not a Spreadsheet
Tag: blessings
Count Your Blessings
August 19, 2020
What’s the solution to discouragement and despair? Being surprised by God as you count your blessings. … More Count Your Blessings
What will He do?
November 4, 2019
What does the future hold? The question should be: Who holds the future? … More What will He do?
He Kept His Scars
October 2, 2019
Is there proof to the resurrection? He kept his scars. … More He Kept His Scars
Lessons Learned
September 20, 2019
I’d been eight months in the country. It was my first of many experiences: First time living away from family. First time overseas. First time living on my own. First time in a job where I was responsible for the work being done. First time living with the consequences of my actions when no one … More Lessons Learned
You Need a Friend
August 7, 2019
As an introvert, I have friends and then I have friends, and I’m always amazed at how the Lord provides those friends to pour into my life at just the right time. This is what I’ve experienced in the past weeks, and I’m grateful to his provision. I have decided that being involved in overseas ministry is a … More You Need a Friend
The Best Gift
August 5, 2019
Today would have been his 73rd birthday. This day comes now with a bitter-sweetness that is hard to shake, but the Lord has made this one especially sweet, so I want to tell you about it. As pilgrims on this journey, we do not always have the joy of seeing the results of the seed-sowing … More The Best Gift
Making it their own
July 31, 2019
Buying a new house is exciting. It’s a huge commitment and is a major event in life. It’s been fun to watch my son and daughter-in-law go through the process, which includes both trepidation and enthusiasm. I was honored to be asked to help in a painting project this past weekend. Thrilled to be asked, … More Making it their own
The Hood
July 19, 2019
Life is full of seasons. One way to help a young mother through the hard days of teething babies or the “terrible twos” is to remind her that “this too shall pass.” It’s just a season of life. It doesn’t last forever. I was reminded this past week that this adage has its limits. One … More The Hood
Pity Party
July 9, 2019
I have a confession to make. I don’t always act my age. In fact, I can be downright childish. It’s pitiful, I know, but I had to confess that to the Lord this morning during my quiet time. I’m just grateful he forgives stupidity. If I’ve peaked your curiosity to know what brought on this … More Pity Party