Most weeks if I haven’t had an idea for my blog by Sunday, I’ll find my inspiration at church. But sometimes the Holy Spirit waits until I’m empty before he speaks. Today my attention was directed to this verse. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. …
Today I faced a situation I was hoping not to have need of facing. After healing from my third back surgery in late July, I started to have increasing pain over the last month. Finally giving in to the reality of it, I made an appointment with my doctor. On my way there this morning …
My husband informed me of an oversight that was made regarding the plans for building our home. One that will cost us thousands of dollars we don't have. I've touched on a few of our troubles on this road to buying property and building our dream home. Troubles that increasingly have me questioning God and …
Have you ever been in the midst of a stressful situation, wondering if you will ever make it through? Have you ever wanted to give up? Or punch someone? I wish I could say no, but that’s where my husband and I find ourselves now. As we go through this process of purchasing property to …
I am going through a difficult and stressful time in my life right now. The ups and downs remind me of being on a merry-go-round. Up and down, and round and round! And as I look to the future, God has not only promised to bless me, but tells me I will still have to …
I wondered if I would be able to tie this post into my study of light and then I came upon this scripture. For God, who said, “Let there be light in the darkness,” has made this light shine in our hearts so we could know the glory of God that is seen in the …
Have you ever asked, "Does God really care about what I'm going through?" Maybe you know the answer in your head, but your heart is still hurting. This week, I believe I'm supposed to write about comfort and I'll take a look at what The Bible tells us about God's desire to comfort us in …
The Far Reaches of Grace 