Yesterday’s sermon was about Psalm 24. I’m so thankful for the Psalms that express the beauty of the Lord and bring consolation to the soul through the work of the Holy Spirit. They express both lament and praise: sorrow over pain and trials and over sin and joy because of who the Lord is. The Read More
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A Few Thoughts from This Week’s Trials
It’s been a crazy week in our household. I had a significant inflammation flare-up, feeling it even in my brain. I had weird sensations I can’t explain. The next day my husband was caught in a tick infestation while doing outdoor work, and my son was stung twice by wasps in the exact location. (Thankfully, Read More
The Cost of Miracles
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
Hope in Light
We were recently at Meramec State Park, not far from Sullivan, MO about an hour from St. Louis. We enjoyed a Macy Family reunion with several activities. One of my favorite activities was a visit to a free cave not long from our cabin. My folks joined my husband and I and our two oldest Read More
Joy in Pain
Those with any kind of pain in their body may recognize when storm systems are arriving within a day or two. I have experienced this phenomenon in various ways from joint and muscle pain to strange quirks such as pressures or tingling in my brain I can’t explain. Over the years I’ve picked up on Read More