Sometimes you just need a big hug to feel better. A hug gives us the assurance that we are loved. Research shows that hugging (and also laughing) is extremely effective at healing sickness, disease, loneliness, depression, anxiety, and stress. It builds trust and helps us to feel safe. Virginia Satir, a respected…
Read moreWhen I read the story of David and the Goliath, one of the things that I notice is that the Israelite army was sorely terrified of the giant. (See 1 Samuel 17:11) Goliath the giant, taunted the Israelites and with each accusation and threat, it didn’t take long before the great…
Read moreAfter 10 years of marriage and moving six times, my son-in-law was blessed with the “miracle job.” The two prayer groups I lead have been praying for years that God would bring this family back to be close to their extended family. I told my daughter that I was praying…
Read moreThe first of the sun’s rays had yet to break the long exhausting night. What should have been an hour boat ride now stretched into a 6 hour nightmare. Jesus had instructed His disciples to board the boat and meet Him on the other side of the lake. All night,…
Read moreI’m reminded of an episode of the popular drama series on television from the 1970’s and 80’s, The Walton’s. In one particular episode, Grandma returned home after a lengthy stay in the hospital following having a stroke. With limited use of her hands and no ability to speak (effects of…
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