Trust me. Two little words which hold the power to bring strength or destruction. How many times have you heard this only to find that heartache and disappointment follows? I remember playing a game as a child where someone stood behind another person saying those two little words, “Trust me.” The other person falls into … Continue reading Trust Me
Power of Prayer
Two weeks to live. This is what doctors told a longtime, christian friend four weeks ago. During those four weeks, I have found myself questioning how to even pray. Since he is in a lot of pain, I have prayed for comfort. But I have also found myself thinking God has a plan and obviously … Continue reading Power of Prayer
Learning to be Content
I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. - Philippians 4:11 This is a scripture that has been posted on my desk for several years. I placed it there during a difficult time as a reminder that I should be content whatever the circumstances. And even though I have read that scripture at least … Continue reading Learning to be Content
God’s Backseat Driver
Trusting God is sometimes like teaching a teenager to drive. Someone else has the wheel, and you have no real control. Moving from the driver’s seat to the passenger’s seat as your teen learns to drive can cause a lot of uneasy feelings. You have just lost complete control of the vehicle to someone who … Continue reading God’s Backseat Driver
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)
Strength Renewed by Tresa 