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Lately, my prayer list has been growing exponentially. So many folks have been battling sickness and loss. Sometimes, it seems as if the circumstances are just impossible.  Throughout my life, there have been times when I faced what looked impossible. Fear would grip me. Worry would overwhelm me. And I found myself sinking into a […]

I don’t know what going back to school looks like with your family. When my kids were young, there were squeals of excitement. They loved shopping for new school supplies and anticipating the wonderful world of letters, numbers, and colors. What fun to learn to cut and to use glue!  Eventually, as they grew older, […]

There are seasons of my life when I struggle with anxiety. Fear just comes over me because I am overwhelmed by my situation. Not only do I begin to wonder if God hears my prayers, but I also question if He understands that my prayer needs an answer … like yesterday! As I reflect on […]

Reading through the book of Psalms is quite sobering. David is as real as it gets between the honest struggles and sincere praises he shares with the Lord. Even though he knew he was doing the right thing by following after God, David was faced with challenges galore. His anguish was evident: “My heart pounds […]

I think we can all agree that we are faced with a situation that seems impossible every now and then. But nothing is too hard for our God.  During the exodus, the Israelites fled slavery and bondage from Egypt only to face the Red Sea. Millions of people stood with nowhere to go.  But God. […]

This past Saturday during our Bible study of 1 Samuel*, we were asked to share how God has delivered on a promise that He has given us. Immediately, I thought of the promise from Deuteronomy 31:6 in which God says He will never leave us nor forsake us. If I were to even begin to […]

These past few months have been a whirlwind of activity in our parts, but all good things. In addition to attending two wedding celebrations in our family, we traveled for three trips. We relaxed, visited great sights, had good eats, and spent quality time with many loved ones. Overall, it just seems like we have […]

Balance. I don’t know about you but the image that immediately comes to mind is a person standing perfectly still while juggling plates on their hands and feet. In a culture inundated with success being equivalent to doing it all, it’s easy to feel frustrated when we discover that it’s a challenge to do LOTS […]

When I reflect on the challenges I have faced in life, I can’t help but think how grateful I am that the Lord is always with us. Just recently, there were unexpected circumstances which had to be dealt with immediately. I found myself being thrust into the position of managing a huge project. I did […]

I think we can all agree that social media has its benefits. I mean, it allows us to stay connected with family and friends in ways we could have never imagined. At the same time, it also exposes us to photos and posts of the latest and greatest in others’ lives. How amazing to learn […]