Posts tagged “Trust”
Good or bad advice?
Life can be complicated, and some decisions put a lot at stake. It’s during those times that you often turn to the advice of…
Stand
Around 11 p.m. on Christmas Day in 1776, George Washington and his troops famously crossed the Delaware River (looking as gallant as all the…
Jesus isn’t afraid of your fears
Researchers say that at least 645 known fears exist. Like the fear of heights, fear of spiders, fear of change, fear of failure, fear…
Ask questions; state God’s truth
Sad things have been on my mind. A high school friend said goodbye to his wife after her long battle with cancer, and someone…
Sober eyes
The addiction recovery group at my church has dubbed itself “Sober Eyes.” It was started by a recovering addict. He knew other addicts who…
Wrapped in the identity of God
“But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high” (Psalm 3:3). What does it mean to…
Then I am strong
I struggle to figure out why everyone doesn’t at least want the message of the Bible to be true. It seems pretty awesome to…
Hold on to the reality of hope
The war in Ukraine adds one more item on our two-year list of collective crises. There is no need for me to rehash all…
Mind your own dirt
The good news of Jesus that changes a person’s eternity also transforms a person’s earthly life. It’s impressive to see what God can do…
When I see a puppy
I’m not sure what’s happening to me. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve become more sentimental. There are hymns I can’t get through without choking…
Feeling overwhelmed
Life can be overwhelming sometimes. Several years ago, one of my lovely kids accidentally spilled a stinky, dead snail down the back seat of…
Embracing trouble
I don’t know about you, but I’m not a big fan of pain. When I was pregnant with my first child, I vowed, “I’m…