Yesterday marked one week into my recovery from back surgery. God announced His goodness by giving me a beautiful, sunny spring day to enjoy! I was so happy and excited! My twin young men cleaned off the umbrella table, and untied the chairs which had been stored for the winter, hoisting them effortlessly onto the … Continue reading The Family that Prays Together…
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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
Past Paths… and Other Things too Painful to Mention
Last night, via Google Earth, I "traveled" along several paths, remembering how I'd been left alone so many times, since the tender young age of four. I retraced the steps I'd walked in solitude, in both Europe and the U.S. I was shocked at the realization of having wandered so far from home so often. … Continue reading Past Paths… and Other Things too Painful to Mention
Stumped by Forgiveness?
Forgiveness is a command given by God. Since Jesus forgave us, and died for our sins, we must forgive others. Though it's true that forgiveness allows our offender to be released from guilt, sadness, and pain; forgiveness is necessary for us to be free from the roots of bitterness. If the roots of bitterness are … Continue reading Stumped by Forgiveness?
Go Away, Dismay!
When people hate you because you love Jesus and tell others about his miraculous healing...when people hate you because you care enough to tell them the truth about false teachers who bring false hope and false prophecy, which will bring them more pain...when people gossip about you and listen to lies because it makes them feel … Continue reading Go Away, Dismay!
Mistakes or Miracles? God Creates Goodness!
My daughter is a budding artist. She is perfectionistic in her work, so it's difficult for her when she makes a mistake on her pictures. I wonder how she got that way? As she was making an adorable book about birds and worms, her creative happiness suddenly turned to sadness. She no longer wanted to … Continue reading Mistakes or Miracles? God Creates Goodness!
Rejected? Expected!
Are you being shunned for following Jesus, while others just pretend to be Christians? It's better to stand out because you're living in God's truth, than to belong to a crowd of people who listen to, believe in, and live in lies. But don't be surprised if you wrestle with REJECTION. This spirit is a … Continue reading Rejected? Expected!
Hibernating? Wake up to Truth!
Have our egos become so fragile that popcorn lovers can't tolerate a social media comment saying, "Ugh! Buttered popcorn is the worst!" Many people are offended these days if you disagree with them about anything on social media. Some send messages asking you not to post a comment if you disagree with their words. Some … Continue reading Hibernating? Wake up to Truth!
Narcissism: Battling a Self-Centered Sin
Narcissism. It's the latest overused buzzword. Yet, narcissism is a growing problem, and it's not about to go away. Narcissism is SIN. A narcissist is extremely self-centered, selfishly promoting oneself at all costs, in order to remain on an imaginary pedestal. There are varying levels of narcissism. As someone becomes more selfish, that person becomes … Continue reading Narcissism: Battling a Self-Centered Sin