I recently heard on a recorded Susie Larson Podcast that hardship often proceeds miracles.* I considered that a bit, comparing it with my own story. I would have to agree. This morning, I remembered how angry I felt with God when we faced rough situations we simply could not handle, nor did we feel safe Read More
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A Prayer for the Reader
Our Father in Heaven, Your Name is to be praised, lifted high up, and honored above all, Let your kingdom come into the depths of our hearts. Let your will be done in our homes, lives, and bodies on earth as it is in heaven. Give each of us our needs. Where there is anxiety, Read More
A Gentle Reminder about Mind Renewal
Like the original Eve in the Garden of Eden, we are often blind to the overflowing cup of life before us and around us. And when we get our eyes off all this incredible good, we turn to self-pity, worry, and doubt. Thus, we must choose to renew our thinking. Satan doesn’t even have to speak Read More
Watering Love
It’s been a strange month. I’ve experienced situations that triggered past tough life moments through various avenues. In each of these, I’ve been able to share something positive out of the memories with someone. While in the most challenging part of our life so far, God answered prayers for a greater purpose. But even in Read More
Tethered
I had a good laugh this morning. Half-asleep, I led my daughter’s two dogs outdoors to do their “thing.” I usually don’t concern myself with leashing Mandy, the nine-year-old short-haired mix, even though we don’t have a well-fenced-in yard. She is well-behaved and thoroughly trained as a therapy dog. Biscuit, a purebred golden retriever, is Read More