A three-year old child just starting school was expected to ride the bus across campus to the building where her mother worked. Many children ride buses every day, but this was something totally foreign to her and caused much anxiety. As students were loading the bus, she walked right up to the door and then … Continue reading Wait for the Joy
Category: Fear
Put Your Hope in Him
As each of four women stepped into my car, I found myself amazed by their compassion. Each woman was facing significant trials in her own life, yet making the time to pray with a friend facing the nightmare of possibly losing her baby. All of these women from different backgrounds, experiencing a variety of trials, … Continue reading Put Your Hope in Him
Mighty Warrior (revisited)
The Lord is with you, mighty warrior. Judges 6:12 Battles are raging all around. I see many friends struggling with the distress of situations that seem too much to bear. These disheartening battles include cancer, heart disease, mental illness, financial difficulties, addictions, lawsuits, false accusations, broken families, and fighting an actual war. Our children aren't … Continue reading Mighty Warrior (revisited)
Faith in the Dark
As I sat reading, the lights flickered a time or two then went out completely. The skies were clear that night. There wasn’t a storm or strong wind, yet for some strange reason I was suddenly sitting in complete darkness. As I was feeling around for my cell phone, I heard a car door. I … Continue reading Faith in the Dark
You Will Not Drown!
When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown! When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. Isaiah 43:2 I can remember taking swimming lessons as a … Continue reading You Will Not Drown!
Strength Renewed by Tresa 