Posts tagged “Father”
Choose your hard wisely
I’m not usually a fan of inspirational quotes, but this one has stuck with me: “Life will never be easy. It will always be…
My foot is slipping!
“When I said, ‘My foot is slipping,’ your unfailing love, Lord, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy”…
Blessing our socks off
We have a big dog who is about seven years old and loves nothing better than to beg for scraps of food at our…
Dealing with “NO”
Have you ever gotten a “no” from God? It knocks the stuffing right out of you, doesn’t it? Especially if you’re praying about something…
Lay your burden down
Our family loves to go backpacking. There’s a “little” 22-mile trail we visit for a few days each summer along the Manistee River. The…
Learning to let go
When my son was born, he caught a cold in the hospital just before coming home. His little nostrils were plugged, and his breathing…
God said no
I begged God to take my friend’s cancer away. She was a force of nature with a larger-than-life personality. If anyone could beat cancer,…
Where do I go with my loneliness?
Just because there are people all around you doesn’t mean that you aren’t lonely. In fact, one of the delusions that you might suffer…
The prayer of a struggling believer
Father, I’m struggling right now. My heart is heavy, and I don’t even fully understand what I’m feeling. I know I’ve messed up. I’ve…
The best way to begin your day
Each morning our bodies instinctively strive for harmony. Psychologists call this homeostasis, or equilibrium. For example, if we wake up tired, we reach for…
Just be a kid
I hope you’ve seen the Hafod Hardware Christmas ad. The two-year-old going through the motions of running a store is a whole different level…
Have some peace when it makes no sense
I’m starting to get how this blessing works: “The peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ…