Bible. Faith. Life.
Bible. Faith. Life.
depression, dreams, Uncategorized
I sat on the sands in a tidal pool of self-pity. Somewhere between the altar saying, “I do,” and giving birth to children I’d lost myself in this dream called family. Two beautiful children ran along the beach that day while my big strong soldier husband trained to protect our country. My cup of blessings overflowed by anyone …
prayer, Uncategorized, Word Wednesday
[Photo by Lauren Lee. Sky by God.] Four years ago I was disenchanted with prayer. Discouraged. Confused. And angry. “Why do we pray?” I screamed into the heaven-lies. It was a time when God went silent in my life. His presence stealth. I would run outside into the sunset every evening because that was my only tangible promise …
suffering, thanksgiving, the love of God, trials
When we face trials, our most common reaction is to ask God, “Why won’t you relieve us?” And when he doesn’t, we resignedly ask, “What do yo want me to do?” Now we have a new question, “Where is the Romance headed?” . . . .We are still in the drama of Act III and the heart of God …
Are you a “glass half full person” or “glass half empty?” Neither view stands more correct than the other. They both hold reason and evidence to their point. Yet one perspective focuses on what is available and the other on what is lacking. Perspective is everything. Our perspective and understanding of God and the Gospel of Jesus Christ …
I love pumpkin skies. You know, the ones that October and November seem to bring. Sunsets glow brighter painting horizons on fire. Night comes sooner due to our clocks re-setting, so sun’s magnificent production is viewed by more eyes–the commuters returning home after a long days work. Have you noticed this phenomenon? Red and yellow leaves from the changing trees …
