Finding Courage
This year has been challenging, and there are some scary predictions for the coming months. Since I was in high school, I’ve lived through over 50 scares of prophecies, conspiracies, and projections for the end of the world or the destruction of our society. I […]
Have you ever made a bad impression or put your foot in your mouth in a social setting? I’m blessed to share COVID quarantine with the same amazing people that I love. There is a problem with surrounding ourselves by people who can finish our […]
Have you faced a situation that feels utterly hopeless? I’m facing something that seems impossible now. It’s unfair, even hurtful, and I don’t see a possibility for change. As I’ve leaned into it and listened to its narrative, it caused pain and discouragement. In essence, […]
Maybe you are great with boundaries, or perhaps like me, you’ve had to learn the hard way.
I bought my mother and myself matching Petra Crotons. Although they sound like alien entities, they are pretty perky plants with a vibrant variety of colorful leaves. Mom placed her pretty plant near her chair in a sunny space. Every time I go to her […]
Why is it so easy to neglect the things that make and keep us healthy, sane, and strong? Being healthy is simple, but our lifestyle makes it hard. If I get 7 to 8 hours of sleep, I feel better, so why do I stay […]
Why do we feel entitled to be the judge, jury, and even executioner of our fellow human beings? I’m guilty of the judge and jury part, how about you? Today there is so much pressure to take sides. God tells us to “love one another” […]
Have you ever looked at that scripture in Joshua 1:9 and thought, “Yea, right” or ” I’m dealing with 21st-century problems this doesn’t apply to me.” We face the same challenges that people throughout human history have faced. Only the outer trappings have changed; human nature and response to troubles are the same.
‘If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him! Matthew 7:11 God strongly desires to give us good things. He drives home […]
“You will continually hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not frightened, for those things must take place, but that is not yet the end [of the age]. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will […]