This Sunday I am at home, wishing I could be at church. It's been another challenging week, bringing more pieces of my health puzzle together (more on that later). This morning my mom sent me a link to a very encouraging message, which led me to another. If you, too, are home sick today ... or you … Continue reading What to Do When Your World Stops
Stress
His List Is Longer Than Mine
To be completely honest, I wish I were on a beach without a care in the world this morning. Instead I have a list longer than an elephant's trunk of things I need to do. Thankfully, I have something far better than a day (or week, or month!) at the beach. And it is not … Continue reading His List Is Longer Than Mine
Sparkles of Joy
Two and a half years ago: It's a cloudy Saturday. The dishes and laundry scream "clean me!" My to-do list is so long it could be used as ribbon to bedeck several beautifully wrapped packages. I try to remember why I ever wanted to have children (who make messes, yucky smells, and lots of noise), the imperfect carpet and linoleum grind at … Continue reading Sparkles of Joy
The Great I AM Still Is
I'm confused . . . I AM intimately involved. Listen to Me and believe. I AM in charge of the knowns and unknowns. I feel alone . . . I AM always right beside you. You are exactly where you need to be. Talk to Me. I AM listening. I'm hurting . . . I AM your true Friend. Deflect your pain … Continue reading The Great I AM Still Is
Ten "Going Crazy" Tips
"Call the Funny Farm!" Not if, but when is the last time you were in a position of confusion, exhaustion, discouragement and/or grief, and you felt someone must quickly provide emergency intervention? If you're like me, it was as recent as yesterday or this morning. Stressful moments, from mildly irritating to incredibly difficult, come to all of us! … Continue reading Ten "Going Crazy" Tips
God of Mountains Topples Walls of Fear
"I will lift up my eyes to the hills— from whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth." Psalm 121:1 From the breathtaking mountains of Colorado . . . back down to the foothills of Mount Neverest (laundry). I didn't want to come home. I wanted to stay … Continue reading God of Mountains Topples Walls of Fear
Just God and Me
"Your words were found, and I ate them, And Your word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart; For I am called by Your name, O LORD God of hosts." Jeremiah 15:16 On Saturday I listened to an inspiring Christian woman speaking about godly priorities while cleaning my room. Later that same day, … Continue reading Just God and Me
