Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. (Philippians 4:8 ESV) When I see myself in the picture in Brussels (1984,) it…
Read moreOne day as we were driving along my son Caleb was reading as he often does in the car. He stopped reading and started talking to me about knives. Something in his book mentioned a knife which brought back to his memory his recent knife accident. He had been in…
Read more“For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out. For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what…
Read moreThe LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek you. (Psalm 9:9-10 ESV) I enjoy spy stories. My husband and I are currently watching…
Read more“……We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed and broken. We are perplexed, but we don’t give up and quit. We are hunted down, but God never abandons us. We get knocked down, but we get up again and keep going. Through suffering, these…
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