Forgiving others can be tough to do. It’s hard to forgive people who hurt us or frustrate us—he or she has said something or not said something, done
God says commit your plans to me
Some of us are better planners than others. My husband, for example, is better at planning to get to the airport for a flight than myself. This is
God says you are his masterpiece
On a visit to a glassblowing and pottery studio in Vermont, I got to watch a potter working on a wheel. The skill with which he turned a
God says come close
My brother’s job, as a policeman with firearms training, occasionally required him to do bodyguard work for Queen Elizabeth II when she came to her Sandringham estate on
Creating an attitude of gratitude
“Thankful.” “Grateful. “Joyful.” These words protected my fingers from my steaming hot beverage. Printed on the sleeve wrapped around my take-out drink, they also got me thinking. It’s
Prayer Inspired by Christian Meditation
I am delighted to welcome Sarah Geringer as guest on my blog. Sarah and I have known each other for a number of years through Proverbs 31 Ministries’
When Prayer is a Love Language
Welcome to my guest, Lisa Appelo, who is reminding us that prayer is more than a discipline. Lisa shows us that prayer is part of the love relationship
A prayer for When You Need to Trust God
Have you ever considered how much trust we put in people each day? We depend on the barista to give us the best caffeinated coffee they can make.
Goodbye Anxiety, Hello Joy!
I’m delighted to welcome fellow contributing author, Colette Schaffer, of Whispers of Grace to be sharing with us on the comfort we receive when turning to God our
A Prayer for When We Need Justice
Sometimes I just want to put things right. I want to step in and dispense a dose of justice. Whether it’s, still many years later, confronting the “friends”