Posts tagged “Despair”
Depend on Jesus
Early in 2021, a rare infection entered my bloodstream and ravaged my heart. I almost died several times. Teams of heroic doctors scrambled to…
The only choice that matters
I was walking with a friend who was in one of those crossroads moments when decisions have to be made. She told me the…
THE BEST
My family and I recently watched the movie Twister. Have you seen that one? Experiencing a tornado live or even witnessing its destruction from…
A prayer for mercy
“O God, the nations have invaded your inheritance; they have defiled your holy temple, they have reduced Jerusalem to rubble. They have left the…
Your Lifeguard is on duty
This summer I spent a couple of weeks poolside watching my kids try their first year of swimming lessons. Even though this was a…
Let go of regret
In her book 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, Amy Morin lists how someone can get stuck in their past: You wish you…
We must not diminish
My heart is heavy. It is grieving for dear friends of mine who have been through an unfathomable tragedy. For someone who normally leans…
Grace is enough
In the Old Testament, God brought the people of Israel out of the land of Egypt where they had been enslaved for over 400…
Unseen footprints
Have you woken up midway through the night to find that the trouble that lurked in the corners before bed is now perched like…
Faith to believe
The early Christians were heartbroken. A great persecution had broken out against them, and many of them were losing their lives. First it was…
An acceptable time
God has a particular plan in mind for each of us. He always works the circumstances in our lives for good. Sometimes it can…
Pop-up storms
Have you experienced a pop-up storm on a sunny summer day? Within a few moments, your activities must change as you respond to new…