Hebrews 11:3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible. Faith is not magic. It is a profound belief that there is an invisible realm, one that we can't touch or fully comprehend, but we know... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptHow did you meet your significant other?View all responses I started to believe that I was meant to be in the last chapter of this life alone. But I had not given up hope that somewhere in the universe there was a significant other for me, someone like me trying hard to find... Continue Reading →
When our church closed at the end of June, I was heartbroken. My husband and I had to find a new place to worship, preferably somewhere we could continue to do God’s work that we felt called to complete. We missed our former church family, but felt we had to go wherever God led us.... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptHow do you deal with uncertainty?View all responses Life is full of uncertainty, with each day a mystery to be lived. The uncertainty derives from a lack of control over so many factors. For example, when driving, all we can control is our own cars, but not the cars of fellow drivers who... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptDo you think everything happens for a reason?View all responses Not everything has a reason. Sometimes, things just happen! We struggle to make sense out of the horrors in the land of the living, needing to understand the whys of this life. I think of the story of Job in the Bible, and... Continue Reading →
We learned while in Portugal that our church is closing, with the last service this Sunday, June 28, 2026. It is heartbreaking for everyone, but especially for people who have attended for more than thirty to forty years. Each Sunday is like we are attending the same funeral, so maybe it is good for everyone... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness?View all responses I don’t think we are meant to always be happy, but it would be absolutely wonderful if we were. That would mean that everything brings us happiness. Yet, without the sadness of trials and tribulations, we would not be able to comprehend... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptIf you could permanently ban a word from general usage, which one would it be? Why?View all responses It's tough enough to be at the mercy of adults, to have to answer to people who often don't know what they are doing. But to try your best and be called names is soul-defeating... Continue Reading →
I am stunned to know that I am now the oldest generation of my family. When I was younger, I liked sitting beside or on the lap of the older women and listening to them gossip about their children and neighbors, while passing along to me, maybe unknowingly, behaviors that were unacceptable or unglodly. I... Continue Reading →
Psalm 27:1-3 The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When the wicked came against me to eat up my flesh, my enemies and foes, they stumbled and fell. 3 Though an army may encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war may rise... Continue Reading →
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