Tired, I flipped off the news, shaking my head to clear the horrid war images from my mind. My thoughts echoes a voiced question posed to me earlier that day, “Why is this world so hard?” I wish there were a simple explanation and an even easier fix. I partly knew why this world was so…
Category: Challenges
Surprised But Blessed
I never would have dreamt this, I reflected. I found myself in a completely unexpected position. Yet God’s fingerprints were clearly evident all over it. As that situation unfolded, I had continuously prayed, asking God to close that door if I should not walk through it. Yet, the door swung wide open. God, close the…
Never Alone
It’s been a hard day, again,” she thought as she slowed her pace, sweeping her bronze hair into a ponytail as she glanced around. The floor littered with little toys met her weary gaze. It wasn’t the mess which caused her anguish, it was who was missing. Who would never again waltz through that door….
A Healed Heart
I read the thermometer: 104.7 I was in desperate trouble. As a breast cancer survivor I’d recently undergone reconstructive surgery. Finally finished with chemotherapy, radiation and a full year of IV Herceptin therapy, I had begun the reconstruction process seven weeks earlier. A surgically-placed implant was injected with more saline each week in an attempt…
A Healed Heart
I read the thermometer: 104.7 I was in desperate trouble. As a breast cancer survivor I’d recently undergone reconstructive surgery. Finally finished with chemotherapy, radiation and a full year of IV Herceptin therapy, I had begun the reconstruction process seven weeks earlier. A surgically-placed implant was injected with more saline each week in an…
Grace Wins
“But He gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” James 4:6 (NIV, emphasis mine) I cannot believe this is a struggle, I thought as I quietly listened. I knew her story. I knew she had an immense Biblical background. She had many family…
Declining the Invitation
“Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it.” Hebrews 4:1 (NIV) In college life was crazy. Papers, tests, labs, classes, study groups, and clinical skill building consumed most of the week. By Friday afternoons, my brain couldn’t…
Unconditional
“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.” Luke 15:20b (NIV) 8:00 Monday night. Sighing, I slowly pulled into the garage and turned off my ignition. There was a circus…
No-fail Connection
“So those who rely on faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith.” Galatians 3:9 (NIV) I entered the kitchen, returning from a trek to the library. “How was it,” asked my husband, referring to my three-hour writing slot. “Just awful,” I answered, tears threatening, voice cracking. I fought to compose myself….
Words Of Wisdom, Part II
“My Son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands on your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity.” Proverbs 3:1-2 NIV What to do, the pretty blond fifteen-year-old wondered. She certainly didn’t agree with her parents, but had always obeyed them. Until now. I really…