Trusting God When You’re Tired of Trying
I picked up my phone off the nightstand that morning and opened it with dread. I felt anxiety fill my…
Jesus Grieves With You
As a hospice nurse, my sister Beth cares for people at the end of their lives, ministering God’s grace as…
Can You Just Sit With Me?
God understands what it means to feel alone. Mark writes this about Jesus, “Then everyone deserted him and fled” (Mark…
Joy in Your Hard Journey
My husband, Steve, had been a daily source of joy for me for more than 50 years. Daily, he made…
How to Forgive When You’re Hurt
I do not know about you, but I have discovered that being on the receiving end of forgiveness is easier…
Are Your Problems Bigger Than God?
Several years ago, my husband and I were traveling quite a bit for work. On our flights, I loved to…
Even if the Worst Happens
When we ask, “What if the worst happens?” we can trust God. He has already been to tomorrow and knows…
When You Feel Crushed and Pressed Down
The song “New Wine” begins “In the crushing…In the pressing…You are making new wine.” My early elementary report cards showed…
One in the Body of Christ
Christianity is about more than me and mine. One Body of Christ includes anyone who has placed their faith in…