When we lose someone close, the pain never goes away. But I do choose what it becomes in my life. If I focus on the fear of losing more, or the bitter futility of blame and guilt, then pain becomes an assassin, slowly poisoning my heart and mind. But if I give the pain to …
What You Leave Behind
I’m reading a "Memories" post from the cancer days. It’s important to me personally, but I’m re-posting because I know there are many dealing with pain and heartache. I love seeing people fully healed, but I also appreciate the kind of miracle you experience when you choose to be grateful despite the pain. It’s what …
True and Truth
There's a big difference between what’s true and what’s truth. It may be true you're facing a mound of bills, or true you've been hurt, rejected, or betrayed. It may be true you feel ill, sad, lonely, or have experienced great loss. Circumstances like these can be so overwhelming, you accept them as your reality. …
More Than Enough
Being a child of God doesn’t mean you won’t face difficulties. You know that. But sometimes you may need to remind yourself that being his child does mean in every trial you face, all you need to overcome it is there, if you’ll look for with eyes of grace he’s given you. Grace is not …
Reignite
“I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you and prayed. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a confident, determined mindset” (2 Tim 1:6-7). This word from Paul to Timothy is for you, too. The …
Equip Your Spirit 