“Mama…why does God let me be sick?” He groans. I had to steady myself because a couple of weeks ago…when that question was asked…I was asking the same questions inside. There is no kid-sized answer to that question. Not for a week like that week. So what do you say to a boy who is racked with nausea when […]
Do you remember the story? The one about John F. Kennedy, Jr. flying the plane he was piloting into the Atlantic Ocean off of the coast of Massachusetts? Kennedy and his wife and sister-in-law were killed because Kennedy failed to maintain control of the airplane during a descent over water at night, which was a result of […]
There is a somewhat undefined thing happening in my heart. I’ll call it IT. IT began a long time ago. Maybe in the pains of unfortunate events that we all endure in life. It could be summed up as a desire to help others who are suffering. Upon committing my life to Him, the IT became more clear. I […]
Tired Convicted Needing Wanting Hoping Longing Humbled Turning… to the high and lofty one who lives in a high and holy place… but also with those who are contrite and lowly in spirit. “You are the high and lofty One, who inhabits eternity, whose name is holy. You live in a high and holy place […]
I ironed his clothes. I ironed theirs. I ironed mine. I made breakfast, skipped the shower, dressed and fed the little people in the house and pulled together a snack for a hungry crowd of fellowshippers. I planned Sunday School, read over the sermon and encouraged him. I got up REAL early but I was STILL behind. I had caused […]
I heard her little girl voice lifting up prayer. She didn’t know I was listening to her precious gratefulness: “Thank you God for the potty… Thank you for the toilet paper… Thank you for the water… Thank you for the sink… Thank you for the shower… Thank you for stingrays…and sharks…and Ellie our dog… Thank […]
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We weave thick vines in and out of and around our circular, amateur base to create a decorative ball. Soon, solar lights will be added to make it a visible yard ornament for the dark fall and winter nights that stretch ahead of us. It seems to be an illustration of our friendship. By now, […]
Do you ever feel ashamed or disappointed that you have lacked faith or confidence in God…or even doubted Him? Our doubts, lack of trust, or weak faith may tempt us to think our faith isn’t strong enough. Let’s look at some scripture passages that might encourage us – even if our faith feels small today. […]