It would seem strange for a survivor of colon cancer to declare that God has been good, but the truth is that I would not be here to write this blog today if it had not been for the mercy and grace of God. Troubles come and it can seem as though we are alone... Continue Reading →
We all need a safe space, a place of refuge from the difficulties and challenges of life. It is important to choose a safe space that has the power to strengthen and keep us in times of trouble and upheaval in our lives. In the psalm for this week, Psalm 46, one of the descendants... Continue Reading →
Troubles are equal opportunities events, having no regard for social class status, race or ethnicity, gender, or occupation. Everyone at some time or another will suffer a trial or tribulation that seems too overwhelming to survive. One trouble that often appears too dark and deep to weather is an attempt to defame our character by... Continue Reading →
Everyone who has ever experienced God's salvation in any form has a testimony to tell. It is in our witness that other people learn of the amazing power of God to save from seemingly impossible situations. In the psalm this week, Psalm 34, David, with eloquence, energy, and enthusiasm testified to the goodness of God... Continue Reading →
One of the most difficult concepts for many people to grasp is what it means to worship. Worship is defined as a demonstration of reverence and adoration, mostly for a deity, that pays homage and honor for past, present, and future expressions of love and help to the worshipers. During times of worship, the deity... Continue Reading →
Fear has caused people to miss more of life than probably any other aspect of life. It captures our imaginations and will not let go, as it focuses our hearts and minds on all of the negative possibilities of our actions. Fear paralyzes and cripples us. It is when we become fearless that we truly... Continue Reading →
Have you ever been in a situation that seemed to have no end, one in which you simply could not see how it could ever be resolved in your favor? I think that in this microwave society that we live in today, we want everything, including our problems, to be resolved quickly and completely. And... Continue Reading →
I have to admit that sometimes I am slow to ask my husband to forgive me for an unkind word or when I pretend that I am listening to him but am really thinking of something else. I try to convince myself that he was at fault for making me mad enough to "go off"... Continue Reading →
There are certain necessities in life that must be fulfilled for life, physically and spiritually, to continue: water, food, and love. So, it is fitting that when one of the three is missing that we will do anything to satisfy the longing, so that life can return to some semblance of normality. I once stole... Continue Reading →
Standing on the beach, staring out at the Pacific Ocean or the Atlantic Ocean, I am always awed by the immensity of the oceans, and I am fascinated that every day, the tides come and go on a set schedule, meaning that there is order in at least one part the world. In Muir Woods... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 