Is Joyful Faith Possible?
How can we have joy in everyday life when we are constantly bombarded with news, stress, and difficulties? Since the pandemic began, joy has been hard to find, with so many people being ill or …
How Can We Abide in the Lord?
In spring, each day brings something new. The leaves on trees and blooms on flowers appear, especially after rain. Birds are building nests, selecting safe places for their young. Many nests are built …
Three Ways Joy Changes You
Have you ever purchased something that you thought would bring joy, but later you were disappointed by it? The other day I felt discouraged. My mood matched the overcast skies. I had …
Choose Faith Over Fear
Every day we can decide to choose faith over fear. The world is changing unbelievably fast. Almost every day has some sort of “breaking news.” Unprecedented news of CoVid19 …
Random Thoughts: Where Has My Brain Gone?
Random thoughts jump around in my head, sometimes like fleas and other times like galloping horses needing corralled. Focus? It’s nearly gone. Writing projects are temporarily put on hold. …
Improve Your Perspective: Release Disillusionment and Embrace Faith
A new perspective is hard to come by when life seems unfair. Disillusionment clouds our thinking; all we can see is the injustice around us. We grumble that we didn’t get the promotion or …
Need an Infusion of Genuine Hope?
Hope stirs up expectations in our minds. We look forward to good things with an optimistic perspective. We long for These are honest desires in a chaotic world. However, if our …
Uninspired? Need Motivation? Four Keys to Power Through
Have you ever felt uninspired and stuck? A main symptom is lack of motivation. Lately I’ve felt that way. Tired, not motivated to do much or go forward on writing projects. Perhaps it’s a …
Refuge in the Storms of Life
Refuge. A safe place where you can breathe a sigh of relief from the storm. A shelter or protection from danger or distress. Often we need protection from the storms we face in daily life, a …
My Word for the Year
The week after Christmas is a great time to pack away the memories and prepare for the new year. As I unwind from the flurry of holiday activities, I reflect on the previous twelve months. God …
How is Your Endurance?
Endurance varies from person to person, depending on the activity and motivation. My husband and I both walk for exercise. At one time I was the more consistent, faster-paced walker and he …
Ready for the Season of Change?
Every day reveals more evidence that the season is changing. The warm wind has an occasional touch of coolness in it. The tips the leaves of our maple tree are turning red; within a week …
Need a New Infusion of Genuine Hope?
Hope stirs up expectations in our minds. We look forward to good things with an optimistic perspective. We long for These are honest desires all in a chaotic world. However, if our …
Diamonds in the Dust
Diamonds are fascinating, sparkling, and a symbol of love. When Rick and I were first head-over-heals in love during college, we ventured into engagement ring shopping. After searching many …
Summer Faith
Summer is upon us! It’s transition time again! The next three months could be full of ball games, picnics, vacations, extra lessons, and camps. A different kind of agenda settles over the …
True Security
Hatchlings in a nest. A baby asleep in mom’s arms. A family hunkered in a warm house while a winter storm paralyzes the outside world in snow and ice. All these are images of security. Security …
10 Faith Verses
In the New Testament, many faith verses emphasize the saving work of God through Jesus Christ. It is the attitude of complete trust in Christ of reliance on him for all that salvation means (The New …
Mustard Seed of Faith
A little mustard seed charm led me to reminisce about the seed of faith. My grandmother, a widow who raised five children during the 1920’s, gave me a little charm bracelet when I was a young …
Faith at the End of the Day: The Mulligan Day
Have you ever had a day when you wished you could do it over? In golf that’s called a mulligan. I had a day like that recently where I moved from faith to weakness within a few hours. The …
Hope and Refuge in the Craziness of Life
Remember playing tag and having a refuge of home base? It was the place where you were safe. You couldn’t be tagged ‘it.’ Home base was a refuge of security for the fast ones …
