Have you ever created a daily gratitude list? Recounting our thanks is vital in a Christian life of faith, yet a struggle often exists in this area. Hand raised. I work hard at remembering to thank hubby for the long hours he puts in at his job and even for the little things he does for us. I try to remember to thank God for answered prayer. But there's room to grow. I'd like my heart to overflow with gratitude. Maybe you would too? A life Continue Reading
How to Find Comfort in the Lord When Hard Times Hit
Can a person truly find comfort in the Lord? After all, it's hard when hard times hit--like loss of income, a loved one, or home. Rest assured, God is our Comforter. After my Dad died in October 2015, I traveled through three months of grief and sadness until something miraculous happened. God's comfort became so real that I could nearly feel its texture on my fingertips. I'll share more of this story throughout this post, but let's start by Continue Reading
Fear Not: Bible Verses and Tools to Overcome Your Fear
Have you ever battled fear and needed a "fear not" moment? I get you. Many folks walk through life afraid--of disease, the unknown, change, rejection, failure, and so much more. It's evident society's seeing a pandemic of this right now, but sometimes, fear's threaded so deeply we fail to notice it. And it holds us from running boldly as God intends. Gulp. True story. This happened with my own fear of rejection. If we ask for wisdom, Continue Reading
A Prayer for Our Nation
It's that time of the year when several of us are offering a prayer for our nation. In the United States, we're about to collide with election day on November 3. Whether times are good or bad, our nation desperately needs prayer. Will you be a prayer warrior--whether for the United States or another country? Read further for a prayer for our nation. Why Do You Pray for the Country? 1 Thessalonians 5:17 calls us to pray continually. 1 Continue Reading
Ever Wonder If God Sees You?
When life tumbles a gal like a wet cotton t-shirt in the barrel of a Maytag, have you ever wondered if God sees? I'll admit, sometimes I stomp around as if He's a blind-as-a-bat or look-the-other-way God. Really? (Sigh.) Cancer, divorce, death of a loved one, financial ruin, a prodigal child, an addiction, wrong motives assumed, lies hurled, anxiety, depression, deception of other sorts--it's there. We plead with a silent cry, "God, do you see Continue Reading
