Years ago, Bob Newhart acted in a skit where he played the part of a counselor and a woman came to meet with him. Every time she said she was struggling with something or complained about one area of her … Read More
All of us live under some type of pressure or another. We face challenges and difficulties daily. We face personal pressures, but we also feel the weight of living in a fallen world. I have been reading through the book … Read More
Ah, we have just celebrated Resurrection Sunday! I hope you were able to celebrate and rejoice in our risen Savior! Recently, God has opened some doors for me. I have been praying that in this season God would open doors, … Read More
I remember the evening so well. Our little family had traveled to Florida to visit Disney. Our youngest daughter, Keri, had chosen a baby Minnie Mouse to buy with her spending money. Her older sister, Stefanie, felt sure she didn’t … Read More
A few years back while visiting Israel, our guide told us about the water crisis that is affecting the Middle East. Water shortages can create havoc because water is considered the most precious commodity. Israel has a rainy season and … Read More
Valentine’s Day is a beautiful day to express your love to others. Not just to those in romantic relationships but to friends, neighbors, and coworkers. Valentine’s Day can stir up feelings of loss if you focus on what you don’t … Read More
In every believer’s life, there will be moments when God seems aloof to our suffering. In those moments we wonder, “What’s up with that? Isn’t God supposed to comfort me, provide for all my needs, and bring relief to my … Read More
The other night on the evening news, I heard a doctor talking about taking care of our emotional health. Depression, anxiety, and generalized stress are all on the rise. Mental health experts and physicians alike are all concerned. May I … Read More
Early this morning, I picked up an old devotional. Today’s reading was about rest. The author used the illustration of rests in music. “Rest is a part of the making of the music.” If there were no rests in music … Read More
I’ve been thinking a lot about contentment lately. It’s easy to want more or to feel dissatisfied with our life circumstances. If you’re visionary in nature, you look at the future, imagining something better. However, God calls us to contentment. … Read More
