Life’s Adjustments

Yesterday I hesitantly went with my daughter for her first visit to the chiropractor due to back pain.  I sat in the corner of the room preferring to be in the waiting room or shopping, but because she wanted me there, I went.  I recoiled as I watched him apply pressure, twist, and jerk her … Continue reading Life’s Adjustments

A Long and Difficult Journey

The journey of life is often long and difficult.  There are many obstacles in our way that cause discouragement, grumbling, and questions. Our circumstances may leave us feeling like the Israelites as God led them to the promised land.  God had promised something better than the life they were leaving, but they faced many struggles … Continue reading A Long and Difficult Journey

God’s Unfailing Love

Psalms 13:1-6 1 O LORD, how long will you forget me? Forever? How long will you look the other way? 2 How long must I struggle with anguish in my soul, with sorrow in my heart every day? How long will my enemy have the upper hand? 3 Turn and answer me, O LORD my God! … Continue reading God’s Unfailing Love

Wait for the Lord

With my own children and even the students in my classroom, I've realized that children often interpret the answer "maybe" to mean "yes".  They don't consider the possibility that "maybe" could result in a negative answer. They often start anticipating the event or object for which they have asked even though they haven't actually had … Continue reading Wait for the Lord

SHARE YOUR HOPE

We will not hide them from their children; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done. Psalms 78:4 Karen’s husband had made some decisions in his life that had caused a lot of pain and struggle in their marriage. After a few years, … Continue reading SHARE YOUR HOPE