Christ’s Final Prayer Before the Cross In John 17, Jesus’ last prayer with His disciples before the cross is recorded. It is a beautiful prayer where Jesus asks God the Father to restore Him to
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Peace…Unlike the World’s
A search for peace I wanted peace to be restored. Fifteen years ago, I was released from duty from my position with a company and our world turned upside down. Timing compounded our problems as
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I discovered my ‘Peculiar Place’ just over thirty-two years ago. Alone in my living room, I went to the window for the very last time. And on this particular morning, I did so out of
Read morePeace, Sock Lint and How There is Nothing New Under the Cover (Except there is)
“Peace. Be still,” Jesus said. He was talking to a storm at the time, but I’m pretty sure he tells me the same thing quite often. “Storm” could be my middle name some days. I
Read moreAre You Making Good Decisions Every Day?
A Good Decision? Maybe Not! In middle school, my daughter brought a friend home one afternoon, and I offered the only snack I had in the refrigerator: leftover fries. Even when I offered the fries
Read moreWhen the Serpent Lurks
I’m afraid of snakes–like really, really afraid. Even the kind that won’t harm me? Yep, I’m scared of them too. Perhaps it’s my lack of knowledge. After all, I can’t determine the venomous ones from
Read moreDo You Have to Follow Rules for God?
Normally I like to Follow Rules The cashier took my five dollars, slid it into the metal cash box, and pointed to the handwritten sign. “This is a fragrance-free event.” Now evening, I hoped my
Read moreA Horse Named Mick
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights…” (James 1:17a–NKJV). Mick, a glossy white Missouri Fox Trotter, has been part of our family since 2006,
Read moreHow to Tackle Hard Things
You don’t want to do it. It’s hard. You don’t know if you can. It’s not just hard—it’s too hard. For you. You’re afraid. What if you don’t succeed? Fail? Maybe you’ve been asked to
Read moreComfort Across the Coffee Table
“Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn” (Romans 12:15 NIV). “My husband’s having an affair.” Her words stopped me in my tracks. Returning my mug to the coffee table, our eyes met.
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