“In hope he believed against hope, that he should become the father of many nations, as he had been told …” Romans 4:18a Abraham and Sarah were in an impossible situation. God had promised that
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Grumbling and Complaining
Grumbling and complaining, I asked, “Why, God? I don’t understand why I pray and pray, and nothing happens!” Grumbling and Complaining Become Habits My husband and I wanted a family. We had been married for
Read morePraising God in the Unthinkable
Praising God in the unthinkable, those moments in life when you cannot even breathe, seems like too much to ask. What kind of God allows events so difficult and painful that we cannot even comprehend
Read moreChoosing Joy for the Holiday Season
Choosing joy is a gift we can give ourselves and our loved ones this holiday season. One of the most difficult things for a Christian is learning the difference between happiness and joy. Happiness is
Read moreCultivating a Sense of Gratitude During Seasons of Loss
Cultivating a sense of gratitude may come a little harder in 2020. My husband did not plan to retire this year. However, like so many other Americans, he lost his job last March due to
Read moreAppearance vs. Heart and Examining the Works of Our Leaders
People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7 Appearance vs. heart. How often are we turned off by facial features, body type, or mannerisms? Do we listen to
Read moreFriends, Family, and Lessons in Forgiveness
Friends, family, and lessons in forgiveness are topics that weigh heavily on my heart in these troubled days. A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity. Proverbs 17:17 Contention
Read moreWhen Trials Strike: A Lesson from Job
by Norma Gail When trials strike and events are beyond our control, peace is difficult to come by. Job, a biblical expert on life turned upside-down, is one of my favorites. However, there was a
Read moreThe Gift of Gentleness Flowing Outward
My father had the gift of gentleness. How well I remember the tender touch of my his hand, spreading from shoulder blade to shoulder blade. He always knew when I was struggling. The caress was
Read moreDeep Wounds Heal Slowly
by Norma Gail Wounds Deep wounds heal slowly. I plunged my gloved hands into the suppurating wound and attempted to distract my patient from the pain, embarrassment, and agony of amputation. Never again would his
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