Exactly one week ago, was the big surgery day. For a while, I've thought the surgery was long overdue, but now I can see that God planned it to be this way all along. I want my family, friends, readers, writers, church, and even very kind strangers; to know that last week God showed up... … Continue reading When You’re Sick, God Shows Up… Because He’s Already There!
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She’s a Little Runaway: A Journey from Rejection to Acceptance
As a teen, I lived in Alaska, in two different houses, over a five year period. I snuck out several times from both, and ran away from each one. Some of these times were known to others, and some were not. But of the two times I felt the most desperate need bolt, the most … Continue reading She’s a Little Runaway: A Journey from Rejection to Acceptance
Make a REAL Difference on International Women’s Day!
It's International Women's Day; a day of celebrating, respecting, acknowledging and loving women! How wonderful to be noticed for who we are and what we do! But let's not forget: Our God loves BOTH women and men! Loving women does not mean to stop appreciating, respecting, or loving men. For we are all making sacrifices … Continue reading Make a REAL Difference on International Women’s Day!
The True Sacrifice of Lent and how you can take part
Little hearts during Lent When I was growing up, there were only two main religions on the Air Force Base. You were either Protestant or Catholic; there was nothing in between. I wished to be Catholic, because I liked that the children took communion wafers. No one realized that I already knew and loved Jesus, … Continue reading The True Sacrifice of Lent and how you can take part
Narcissistic Abuse? There’s Hope!
Have you been abused by a narcissist? You're not alone! Really! If you would like some links about narcissism, please message me, and I'll send you some helpful information which relates to your specific situation. Narcissistic people all act the same way, and do the same things. This is because they are all pretending to … Continue reading Narcissistic Abuse? There’s Hope!
10 Questions for Christians Marching for Causes (Series: Social Media Sadness, Badness, and Madness)
Who's right? Who's wrong? As a Christian, how do you know which causes to support, or if you should participate at all? So many people are going in so many different directions, including our brothers and sisters in Christ. There are genuine believers, wandering believers, young believers, old believers, sincere believers, rebellious believers, passionate believers, … Continue reading 10 Questions for Christians Marching for Causes (Series: Social Media Sadness, Badness, and Madness)
Pursue The Shepherd to Escape the Wolves!
Everyone is free to believe as they wish, but no one should fool themselves into believing he or she will ever understand the truth about anything in life without pursuing God's One and Only Son, Jesus Christ. If God says there are wolves among us, pretending to be Christians, He means it. It's true. We … Continue reading Pursue The Shepherd to Escape the Wolves!
New Year’s Resolutions…or Promises?
I'm not one for making New Year's resolutions which are soon forgotten. The feelings seep in almost immediately: guilt, disappointment, discouragement, and regret. The year has barely begun, and we're already unable to even start the resolutions meant to bring us a brand new year full of amazing accomplishments. I'm tired just thinking about it! How … Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions…or Promises?
Forgiveness is a Chewed Shoe
"Forgive... Or, you can choose not to forgive, and get farther away from God. Usually, if you're not a forgiver, you're not a Christian... Like, if your dog chewed up your shoe... you still love him!" ~Abigail Pelleman, age 7 These were the words my daughter said to me this week, after she overheard me … Continue reading Forgiveness is a Chewed Shoe
Soldier On!
It's an emotional and crucial time in America. I hope you will join me for my upcoming blog post, "God is Sovereign...He's in Control." God was already leading me to write about His Sovereignty, even before the election took place. It is my prayer that God will continue to use me as an instrument, to … Continue reading Soldier On!
The Silver Lining 