Have you ever “gone along with the crowd” to be accepted or to gain popularity? I think we were all guilty of that at some point when we were younger, but certainly not today. Right? Do you remember that in order to please the crowd, you would go right along with making fun of someone or intentionally snubbing them? How about when you remained silent … Read more
Sometimes I live in what feels like a land of “nothingness.” I sit with complete indifference. Not the sun nor the moon, the birds or the sky can inspire this woman’s dry soul. I ask myself, “Is this depression? Am I physically sick?” But my soul knows that this is a spiritual dryness. I share this with you because I know I am not alone when these … Read more
Make no mistake – you have a calling on your life. God has chosen you to fulfill His purpose on this earth, and He has given you the gifts and passion to complete your mission. You don’t get to choose your talents, and while these skills are yours – given to you – they are yours to share and help someone else. What an honor … Read more
I am sharing this with you who may be caring for a loved one suffering with a terminal illness. It is my hope that through my own personal struggle and questioning, you will be strengthened in your spirit to know His great love. I realized today that I, like Jacob, have been wrestling with God. “God, why must my mother suffer? She’s a good woman … Read more
My husband’s surgery was over. Groggy from a recent dose of pain medication, he was discharged from the recovery unit. We were on our way to an unknown place in the main hospital building and found ourselves waiting in a hallway until his room was ready. Where were we going? Would the care be competent? He had practically gotten one-on-one care in the post operative … Read more