It happened every year at this time when our kids were still living at home. We’d pull our fake tree from its box, assemble it branch by branch, and prop it in its stand. Next, we’d untangle several strands of teeny colored lights and plug them into a nearby socket. That’s when the fun began…. [ read more ]
Posts Tagged: grief
The Best Path Might be the Hardest
Today I’m pleased to host a guest blog by Kathy Howard. I’ve known her for several years and count her as a special friend. Her latest Bible study is Deep Rooted: Growing Through the Book of Acts. Enjoy this excerpt, and continue reading to learn more about Kathy and this Bible study. Then Paul… [ read more ]
Bad News, Good News, and Hope
I recently read an article in which an author admitted never reading reviews about her books. Her reason? One negative review could send her into a downward spiral, cause her to question her calling as a writer, and make her feel as though she had nothing of value to say. She may have received a… [ read more ]
A Key to Working Through Grief
Two weeks ago, I blogged about sitting at my mother’s bedside. The doctor suspected that her remaining time on earth would soon end, and he was right. Mom took her last breath on earth and then moved to heaven on Friday, October 9th. I had the privilege of praying for her and worshiping Jesus… [ read more ]
There’s Light at the End of the Tunnel
We’ve all heard the term “the light at the end of the tunnel.” We say it when going through a dark time in life. Circumstances may be extremely difficult but we see rays of hope ahead, and that hope keeps us going. Jesus’s followers in the first century wouldn’t have used this term… [ read more ]
When Life Takes an Unexpected Turn
The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. (NIV) Last Friday I texted a friend with a question. She answered it, but then she added, “Did you see the post about Jennifer?” … [ read more ]
How Shall We Respond to Paris Events?
As I write this, the sun’s playing peek-a-boo through the trees in our yard. It sneaks past limbs, branches and leaves and silently streams through windows and blinds. It’s a welcome sight after a week of grey, wind, and rain. But today it’s so much more than that. To me, the sunshine signifies… [ read more ]
Finding Hope in Life’s Hard Places
I hear several heart-breaking stories every time I speak at a women’s retreat or conference. I suspect it will happen again this weekend. Inevitably someone will tell me that her husband either views pornography, has admitted to having an affair, or has left her and their children. Others will speak of loss, perhaps… [ read more ]
Heaven is Our Hope
When the phone rings during the night or too early in the morning, chances are good that the caller bears sad news. Such was the case yesterday morning. The caller was my mom, and she told me that Aunt Louise—one of my dad’s younger sisters and the woman whose name my parents adopted as… [ read more ]
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