Yesterday, a dear friend of mine had a brain aneurysm that almost took her life. When I first heard the news, I was taken over with an overwhelming sense of sorrow. I was torn between wanting to go immediately to her side or giving her husband some space to process what was happening. After realizingContinue reading “Finding Treasures Along the Way”
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No Matter the Circumstances
The tennis match didn’t go as expected. My first thought when I walked onto the court centered on the knee brace that my opponent was wearing. Pride had seeped into my soul after winning several recent matches pretty easily. This match should be similar and I would be ready to go home in no timeContinue reading “No Matter the Circumstances”
It’s a God Thing
For the last year, my family has been involved in the task of taking my father-in-law from his independent life in South Carolina and moving him into an assistive living community. There were huge mountains that had to be moved along the way. The biggest was his adamant belief that he was okay and couldContinue reading “It’s a God Thing”
My Personal Thunderstorm
Have you ever had days where you seem to be stepping from one problem to the next and haven’t a clue on how to get back on solid ground? This is how I have felt today. I do find it humorous that this morning I was reading a book by Joyce Meyer called Power Thoughts.Continue reading “My Personal Thunderstorm”
Meat on a Stick
Meat on a Stick What keeps us from reaching our “promised land”? I’ve been giving this a lot of thought lately. Everyone has something that is just out of reach. It reminds me of dog races I have seen in the past where there is a stick with a tasty piece of meat dangling inContinue reading “Meat on a Stick”
The Unwanted Friend
The Unwanted Friend As we walk through this desert together, we have made a new friend that won’t leave us alone. He persistently is in our lives every waking moment. Our journey has been challenging but now with the addition of our new friend, it can be seen as unbearable. We are constantly asking ourContinue reading “The Unwanted Friend”
But
Have you ever had an idea that you initially thought would be a great way to move forward in your life? The only problem was that you didn’t follow through with it because of the huge obstacles you perceived would cause it to fail. I was reading today about how God commanded men to beContinue reading “But”
A time to rediscover ourselves
Have you recently lost a job, a spouse, or a loved one? Have you found yourself in a place in your life that feels uncomfortable and out of control? Have you reflected back on what you had and are now wondering where you are going? You are not alone… For most of my adult life,Continue reading “A time to rediscover ourselves”