It wasn’t just the month of March that came in like a lion this year, it’s been life in general. The roaring, the stalking, the being pounced on, yes, life can be overwhelming at times, downright scary. Worry, fear, and doubt can overwhelm us. When we worry, we believe more…
Do you find yourself yearning for something new to burst forth in your life? You’re not alone. We were all created with a yearning deep within to fulfill a purpose, a tiny seed that God planted with our DNA just waiting to sprout new life and be transformed. But first,…
Anne Sullivan was Helen Keller’s beloved teacher and companion for 50 years. Upon Anne’s death in 1936, sorrowful Helen, wrote these endearing words about the one who had become her eyes, her ears, and her mouth: “My teacher is so near to me that I scarcely think of myself apart…
The white sheer curtains moved gently in the early summer breeze, wooing the scent of gardenias in to fill her bedroom. Sitting in the oak rocker by the window was the frail frame of my Great-Grandmother. With eyes closed, she inhaled the fragrance, then like a sputtering engine, she let…
Have you ever felt like the world was pressing down on you like a jackhammer? The daily pressures of life. Government shutdown (again!). Wars and rumors of war. The loss of a spouse, child, parent. Grief. Financial crisis. Worry. Anxiety. Guilt. Unforgiveness. Fear. Shame. Harsh words. Bitterness. Blasting. Pounding.…