It can be hard to know what to say to someone who has experienced a loss or tragedy. We want to offer the right words of comfort, but they aren’t always easy to find Through my own experience of loss, I learned some valuable lessons. To explain them, I first need to share my story. […]
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Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. I’ve been reflecting on the Lord’s Prayer. since reading the book, The Prayer Experiment by Matt Smallbone. * His book walks through each section of the Lord’s Prayer, sharing personal thoughts and fresh insights. When reflecting on Our Father, he writes: “In all of Jewish literature up to that
I recently completed a Bible study through the Gospel of Mark. Much of what we studied was a reminder of truths that I already knew. There was, however, one truth that came to me for the very first time. I found it quite impactful and want to share it with you. In the Garden of
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I’ve learned over the years not to trust my memory when I have a thought or idea before drifting off to sleep at night. What seems so clear at that moment is completely forgotten by morning if I don’t write it down. Thankfully, my husband, Brad, has also learned not to trust his memory. Not
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Despite its simplicity, the hymn What a Friend We Have in Jesus ranks right up there with meatier, well-loved hymns of the faith. It gently reminds us that Jesus bears our sins, shares our sorrows, and is just a prayer away.
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Several months ago someone asked me if I had always wanted to be an author. My immediate response was, “No, I never wanted to be an author”. Writing books was never something I aspired to. Having said that, I have had a few book ideas in my life. Each time, however, my motivation was to communicate a message.
Busyness is often worn like a badge of honor. To rush around in a million directions is somehow perceived to be a good thing. I do my share of rushing around, yet I often stop and remind myself that people are more important than projects.
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