For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 Sometimes when you are in the midst of a trial it is hard to see how God is at work. When sorrow and pain …
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Why God Allows Pain and Suffering
In the summer of 2010, I was so confused every night as I lay in the hospital bed having suffered a massive stroke. “Why does God allow pain and suffering?” I asked myself as I laid with my entire left side paralyzed, feeling terrified, worried, and upset. While going through the shock and denial of …
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What Birds Can Teach Us About Faith
Ever since I was a very small child, I loved watching birds. I would wake up with them! I remember sitting at the front window very early in the morning watching the robins as they hopped around the blades of grass glistening with dew. The robins would tilt their heads to listen for worms and suddenly …
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Having a Satisfied Heart in the Wait
Oops, I did it again. Like a stealth bomber, I zeroed in on his hand undetected. Specifically, his left hand. And there it was… On the fourth finger, indented into his skin from years of wear, was “the band”. The band that said, nope, this one’s not for you. Carry on. I quickly shift my …
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Are You Restless?
I once had the privilege of meeting with a group of women who I led through a yearlong discipleship journey. Our focus: Rest. After reading The Rest of God by Mark Buchanan, we cleared our schedules and set aside our to-do lists to reflect on what we were learning. Prior to meeting I asked my …
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Confused by the Mist? Six Keys to Finding Your Way
One evening this week, I was sitting at our kitchen table sipping a cup of hot tea, gazing out the back window. As I took a few moments to relax, I noticed the misty damp haze as it drifted across and settled over our backyard. It wasn’t long until the neighbor’s house across the nearby field faded …
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