by Jean Wilund Hope We all want it. No, we all need it. Without it, we die. Suicide victims have one thing in common. They lost all hope. The unspeakable tragedy is there was always hope
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Living with a Thankful Spirit
Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping him with holy fear and awe. Hebrews 12:28 NLT November—and Thanksgiving in particular—is the month Americans choose
Read moreBumps in the Road
Last week on my way into town from our home in the country, I noticed a new sign on the highway: BUMP. Sure enough, in a few seconds I drove over a small bump in
Read moreRunning the Hill of Change
“The worst is when the hill is at the end, because you’re already so tired, and then you have this big hill to run up.” I matched my friend’s stride along the trail, but not
Read moreThings Change
“Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!” And they left their nets at once and followed him. Matthew 4:19-20 NLT The day was normal, until . . . “I
Read moreSnuggling and Reading the Best Book Ever
Fall is right around the corner, so grab your favorite blanket and the best book ever–The Bible. You will never regret one moment that you spend snuggling with God.
Read moreWaiting Patiently – A New Understanding of Rest
Fall always seems like the busiest time of year. School is back in session. Work emails quadruple. Outside it’s the season of harvest – that narrow window where all the accumulation from the summer sun
Read moreBorrowing from Tomorrow
Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning. Psalm 30:5b NLT “When your outgo is greater than your income, your upkeep will be your downfall.” The first time I heard the
Read moreDelayed. A story of fun things.
It wasn’t the dinner-with-family I had envisioned. I should have been there by early afternoon, but after a series of delays, cancellations, and re-bookings, I found myself with an extra seven hours at the Charlotte
Read moreHide and Seek
Sometimes as adults we can unknowingly fall into the game of hide and seek. We want to hide from the Lord, but our heart yearns to be found. What a wonderful reminder that we cannot go anywhere that the Spirit of God can’t find us. Actually, as the Psalmist writes . . . He is ALREADY there!
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