The phone rang and I answered. Something in me was a little worried. You know when you feel something painful coming? We talked about the weather and the kids, skirting around the reason why she called. Maybe she was just softening me up preparing me for the blow. Or maybe she dreaded it herself. Then she asked how I was …
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Storms Cannot Separate Us From the Love of God
A hurricane is coming. It’s a level 4 at the moment. But there is always the chance that it will go farther out to sea and lose strength as it churns up the East Coast. That’s our prayer. Trouble surrounds me on all sides; many of my friends are struggling for provision and good health. Some agonize through grief. …
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A Prayer when You Can’t Do It. A Prayer for Grace
(Please feel free to share this image!) Years ago I was intrigued by grace. I studied it. I searched for it. And I prayed to understand it better. I really wanted to do this life with grace, gracefully and graciously. What I learned was that God’s grace encompasses everything. It’s not just for eternity, but it’s also for today. …
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5 Scriptures When You Need Hope
Psalm 121: I lift my eyes to the hills– where does my help come from? my help comes from the Lord, the Maker of Heaven and earth… (click here to read the entire Psalm). Romans 8:28-39: And we know in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his …
3 Ways to Fight Discouragement
Some of the greatest men and women of faith battled discouragement. The fact that Billy Graham was discouraged at times makes me feel better. Biblical giants also experienced discouragement. One of them was Elijah. He ran into the desert and sat under a broom tree. (1Kings 19) “I have had enough Lord,” he said. “Take my life; I am …