Category Archives: Trust

Breathe

When the weight of stresses press down… breathe.When troubles aren’t answered today… breathe.When the schedule holds more than humanly possible… breathe.When it’s just too much for too long… breathe. “The Spirit of God has made me, And the breath of … Continue reading

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Midway…

The rest of the story on my husband’s health crisis left us with more questions than answers. He was treated in the hospital with the world’s strongest antibiotics, for 1 week. Then moved to daily out-patient IV.  Three hours a … Continue reading

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Living with Your Prodigal

Not all prodigals run off or move away. Sometimes they stay at home and push back. That’s what happened in our family… we’ve lived through it. In the midst. “Words kill, words give life; they’re either poison or fruit—you choose.” … Continue reading

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God's 11th Hour

It’s the answer to your many prayers, that long awaited decision, the rescue from disaster. It comes at the last second of the last possible day- “the 11th hour.”  Does God love the dramatic? Or is it more that by … Continue reading

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My Secret Place

I used to fear this whole sickness thing so much. Hospitals, doctors, tests, the unknown diagnosis… now I have proof, God always has the final say and nothing can stop His purpose. I used to fear death… but I’ve seen … Continue reading

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Never Upended

David’s feeling better did not last! Fever returned and pain increased. This time we drove to the closest ER, per his former surgeon. He said, “Don’t wait.” Right away, there was great concern and he was quickly admitted. A team … Continue reading

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Qavah

I love to study the Bible! Reading commentaries and learning the meaning of Greek and Hebrew words only makes my study richer. Things I’ve read 100 times come alive with fresh meaning. But the LORD, the God of hosts, the LORD … Continue reading

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A Willing Spirit

How I need the “joy of salvation restored” to me some days. To be reminded of: where I’ve come from and where I’m going, and all that Jesus has rescued us from, and the Heavenly home He has waiting. “Create in a me … Continue reading

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Prayer List

A family apart for the birth of their 1st child – deployment for a year?! A young teen boy and his fearful over-protective mother  A neighbor with a small child facing a dramatic move across the world 2 young men … Continue reading

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Time to Pray

I love vacation! It always gives me more time to reflect and pray. Sitting in the early morning with coffee and journal asking God, “What do You see about -this? How can I pray better for them?” Time to wait … Continue reading

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