“God, how is this fair? I don’t get it!” I was so upset over the news I’d received that I couldn’t even tell my family for several hours. My dream of a writing opportunity that seemed to align with my ministry vision ended with an “I wish I had better news for you” letter. The…
My husband walked into the room and found me sitting in front of a muted television set. He raised his eyebrows to question the self-imposed silence. I shrugged my shoulders in response. “I had to turn off the sound because they are talking crazy.” I had enjoyed the first 30 minutes of the show, but the…
Sometimes you just need to take a nap. Now that our grandson is living with us, we have learned to love sneaking some time under the covers in the middle of the day. Those Spaniards who relish the siesta really know the secret. Taking a mid-day nap makes a huge difference. Fueling your faith…
Worry, fear, and anxiety welled up within me. Every facet of our lives felt like it was under attack. Have you ever been there? Overwhelmed with anxiety-provoking chaos, and feeling utterly helpless to control it? The temptation to surrender to fear is strong. The thing was, I had talked to patient after patient for years…
Here’s a question to consider: What sets you apart? I met my husband when I was 40. At that point, I had not had a date in 10 years. On the day we met, I didn’t hear wedding bells or angels sing. It really wasn’t all that significant or memorable. I just decided to show…
His explosive tone of voice put me on edge. I asked him to adopt a kinder response, and he retorted with a sea of expletives. No matter how hard I try to avoid conflict with this person, a wide chasm of misunderstanding seems to separate us. I got up from the comfortable chair and announced…