Seeking God & Finding Courage
Shame and guilt are some of the most toxic emotions we can hold. They are tormenting, and though we hide them, they influence our outer behaviors and even make us easy to manipulate. Confession to the person helps if we hurt someone, but that’s not always […]
Have you faced something so impossible and tragic that you can’t imagine it ever improve? I’m coming to terms with a long-term challenge right now. Scripture is very powerful to quote at these times. That’s my go-to, but a quote from my childhood helped me during […]
What if the worst thing we can imagine actually were to happen? Would we know how to face it? Close family members of mine and friends are going through some challenging and trying times right now. As I’ve been praying for them, I remember my torment […]
I went for a walk this morning just after sunrise. I experienced a stunning reminder that God is with us, even when life is full of dark clouds. I was only about 1/4 mile from my house when I looked up. I saw tiny, patterned clouds […]