"Relief from chronic pain-even though I remain paralyzed-would be blissfully, peacefully, joyously 'normal' for me these days." ~ Joni Eareckson Tada The week after we dropped off our youngest child at college, I broke my right foot on an uneven …
The Cure For Jealousy
"Jealousy takes root in the soil of insecurity." - Beth Moore Have you ever wanted something someone else had and felt jealous of them? Recently, someone I know announced that they had received something that I myself have wanted for quite some …
What To Do When You’re Afraid Of Change
You and I can not change or control the world around us, but we can change and control the world within us. ~Warren Wiersbe Change is in the air. It's the season of new beginnings. The time of transition. Many students started school today and …
Stepping Into God’s Grace
Will is to grace as the horse is to the rider. ~ Augustine Imagine a waterfall flowing, cascading down gently, softly, and yet full of intentionality, intensity and strength. This is how I see God's grace to be like. All we have to do is step …
How To Be Compassionate
Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. ~ Romans 12:15 Recently I was asked, "In your opinion, what is the most important quality a person ought to have?" After some thought, I answered, "being compassionate." Being a …
What Is Wisdom?
One of the most powerful things we can pray for is wisdom. True wisdom comes only from God. The Bible has a lot to say about wisdom, showing how important it is to God that we not live without it. I love what Psalm 111:10 says; "Fear of the Lord …
