On Independence Day, there’s a lot of talk about freedom and liberty. Thankfully, we do not live under the bondage that is found in some other countries. But all too often, we live in bondage to fear, pride, depression, anger. We may not have control over these areas of our…
Read more“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Rom. 15:13 (NIV) Recently, I had a conversation with a young adult. We talked about life and he said…
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I love this time of year when the “ditch lilies’ adorn the sides of the road and dance in meadows. Such simple beauty. They don’t worry about their less than perfect home – a roadside ditch, or what they’re to do. They’re content to just be; no high maintenance, they simply…
Read moreDear God, My mind has felt like a whirlwind recently. So many thoughts have been spinning around. It all felt so hopeless. A lot of questions were on my mind. Why is this happening? What can I do? What is the right decision? What should I even pray for? You…
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For years, Psalm 91 was a favorite of mine. I even used it as my first email address. This week, my neighbor posted this photo of our lake’s resident swan family, and I instantly recalled those beautiful verses: Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the…
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