Tomorrow morning I’ll say goodbye to my mom and head back home not knowing when I’ll see her again. My emotions threaten to take me down a sorry path, but I refuse to go there. Instead, I choose to focus on the character of God and on His promises. I’ve found this is the only… [ read more ]
Posts Tagged: how can I have peace
The Key to Tranquility
“Tranquility.” That’s the name of the sailboat moored thirty feet from ours. It’s the word I see every time I step outside. Perhaps the good Lord put it there to remind me that, no matter what the circumstances look like outside my safe bubble, I can possess “the quality or state of being calm.”… [ read more ]
3 Keys to Hope When You Don’t Know How the Story Ends
When we read a story, we have a distinct advantage over the characters involved: We know how it ends. As the protagonists struggle with various conflicts, we want to cheer them on: “Hang in there—you’re going to be okay.” Joseph’s brothers sold him into slavery when he was about seventeen years old. Later, his… [ read more ]
Listening for God’s Voice During Difficult Times
Who could have imagined you and I would experience a worldwide pandemic? It’s truly a unique season. Besides the many challenges it presents, it also brings us a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. That is—a chance to stop, look, and listen. We’ve stopped our breakneck pace. Being confined at home has given us time to catch… [ read more ]
What Difference Does “Immanuel—God is With Us” Make?
Can you believe we’re already in December? It feels like this year’s raced past at breakneck speed. Christmas is only a blink away! Our family keeps Christmas pretty simple, and I’m grateful. Doing so gives me the mental space to focus on Jesus as the real reason for celebrating this season. One of… [ read more ]
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