cancer, faith, God's goodness, God's love, suffering

A Statement of Faith Facing Cancer

Shortly after starting this blog my only sibling, my big sister, fought a 2nd battle with cancer. This was a “statement of faith” I posted when we first learned that the demon had come back. Christy fought bravely, yet she “got” to take a short-cut home. I will see her again, but until then I hold on to the goodness of God.  I know many …

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Waiting For Hope

For years (I mean since high school years) I have gleaned much from a devotional called Streams in the Desert. It’s a compilation of devotions from famous and not so famous writers and evangelist of the early 20th century. The author of this book is L.B. (Mrs. Charles E.) Cowman. Don’t you love her name? Streams in the Desert is …

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disappointment, excitement, faith, God's provision, joy

“In this life we have an incomplete view of God’s dealings, seeing His plan only half finished and underdeveloped. Yet once we stand in the magnificent temple of eternity, we will have the proper perspective and will see everything fitting gracefully together!” (Streams in the Desert).   Yesterday I visited with a young woman who recently graduated from college. Rather …

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belief, choosing, faith, fear, grief, new, Trust

Friday Faith/Trust

Update on puppy: He slept in his crate last night. Lauren took the midnight shift potty-break. I took the 5am. The cat is still spooked, but no longer looks like she is going to eat him. Drew is still breathing. But the pup has no name; nothing has fit yet. I’m still a little shocked at this scenario. And thankful. Maybe I …

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