God said, “I looked for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap […]

Seven years ago, I was reading a book about dealing with past hurts. When the author talked about taking our wounds to […]

The day after we watched The Star, an animated movie about the birth of Christ, our four-year-old granddaughter, Sarah, said, “Gamma, where […]

A person’s steps are directed by the Lord. How then can anyone understand his own way? (Proverbs 20:24 NIV). My counseling ministry […]

Did you know many water safety classes include instructions on how to save a drowning person who is resisting rescue? It’s hard […]

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; …Do not be like the horse or the mule, […]

Wednesday before last I opened my eyes and forced myself to get out of bed, groaning inwardly, I’m so tired. Due to […]

One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of your mighty acts (Psalm145:4 NIV). When my mother was nearing […]

Last week I ended my blog with a prayer asking forgiveness for our self-reliance, self-sufficiency, and independence. Those words stirred up memories […]

The Lord will be your everlasting light, and your days of sorrow will end (Isaiah 60:20 NIV). As I was digging in […]