Do you ever find it incredibly challenging to let go of your problems and surrender them entirely to God? I can totally relate to that struggle, especially when it involves my loved ones. Their pain becomes my pain, and it’s hard to detach myself from it. Isn’t it strange how we can trust God with … Read more
Today started so wonderfully. After spending a great fellowship with terrific people at my church, I came home and chatted with my mom. Then, I made spontaneous plans to have a fantastic lunch with my husband. The sun was shining; everything was under control, and life felt really good. Then the phone rang. Suddenly, the … Read more
I’m thinking. I’m thinking about how Jesus is my hope. With so many things going on in the world and politics, it seems so many people are losing hope about their lives. The funny thing about that whole situation is that maybe they didn’t lose it; maybe they never had it to begin with. After … Read more
As you know, the holiday season can be difficult for so many people. It can be a sad time for me too, sometimes. While it is often portrayed as a time of joy and celebration, the holiday season can also bring feelings of sadness and loneliness. Plus, the pressure to be constantly happy and surrounded … Read more
Sometimes, it can appear God is doing nothing to help in our situations. It can seem as though He is asleep at the wheel, gone out to lunch, or even on an extended vacation. Good thing we are not saved by what “appears” to be so or what things “seem” like. Where is God when … Read more
Fear can be an ongoing challenge, can’t it? So is anxiety. Some time ago, I wrote a blog post chock full of scriptures on dealing with anxiety as a Christian. Undoubtedly, fear and anxiety are two feelings we all are confronted with at one time or another. They are sort of similar, don’t you think? … Read more
