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Today is my dad’s first birthday in heaven. He would’ve been 71. {I’m happy for him. Sad for me.} In a few weeks my son will don a high school cap and gown and …
Trusting God Right Where You Are
Every New Year brings fresh possibilities and opportunities for us to trust God. As I think of all that lies ahead I’m reminded of a trust lesson God taught me long ago… Our arms …
When Grief Runs Deep
I read the text in horror and disbelief. How could he be gone? He was the picture of potential. So much going for him. He had been through so many challenges and had come …
What to do When Days Are Dark
I was in Illinois. My husband was in North Carolina. I am usually the video girl, but Brad stepped up to film our daughter’s volleyball tournament since I couldn’t be there. I had shown …
Have You Ever Been Paralyzed by Problems?
I love Scripture’s account of when Jesus healed a paralyzed man. Those of us who grew up in Sunday school know it well. If you are new to faith or just getting to know …
Once and For All {A Good Friday Reflection}
All who pause for reflection and allow their hearts to wander in wonder down the Way of Suffering feel the darkness of this day in history. Good Friday was anything but good – yet, …
When the Wrong Place is the Right Place
It is completely normal for me to run late. Especially when I’m trying to catch a flight. On this particular day after, however, I arrived at the airport much earlier than normal. I was …
Can You Really Hug a Porcupine?
Several years ago I bought a box of Cheerios that came with a free children’s book. The little book that came with the O’s had a darling and oh-so-prickly little varmint on the front …