How quickly we forget. Those memories of God’s miraculous intervention in our lives seem to run away in our most desperate moments. Anne VosKamp, in her book “The Broken Way,” terms it soul amnesia.When our feet feel as if they are floating on a cloud, the words of gratefulness for God’s provision can’t come fast […]
Israelites
Why I Feel Like I am Sharing in the Israelites’ Journey
Why would anyone be upset with God when their prayers were answered as they had hoped? For years, the Israelites served the Egyptians under oppressive conditions . But God was aware of their suffering and the deliverance they longed for was about to take place. “The Lord said, “I have seen how my people are suffering […]
Thursday Thoughts: Why We Can Let Go of Fear in the Unpredictable Moments
Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever go. Joshua 1:9 How do you feel when you are driving along certain of your location and suddenly, without warning, you find yourself forced to take a detour? Many times the detour takes you to your […]
Thursday Thoughts: Why Lifting Your Gaze, Can Change Your Perspective
I lift up my eyes to the hills– where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip– he who watches over you will not slumber; (Psalm 121:1-3) As we move about this world, it becomes all too easy to […]
What Comes After the Storm of Mental Illness Calms
Now, what?” I asked myself this a few months ago. After years, consisting of very long days, of family struggles with mental and medical conditions, the season began to change. At first, I dared not believe it. So many times, there had been brief glimpses of light as we forged through the darkness. But those […]
What the Cubs' Win Teaches Us All
Watching the Cubs play in the games leading to the World Series became a family bonding event. I’m sure it was for many others as well. But what I didn’t realize at the time was that a teaching moment surfaced. I suppose what made the experience unique for us is that sports are not my family’s passion. […]
