Making Each Day a Bit Brighter
In my frail humanness, I️ shriek at the sound of suffering. I️ wave my white flag. I️ cower at the thought of hard circumstances and situations. I️ run from conflict and turn inward. I️ too easily choose despair. I️ somehow become unaware of others as I️ become hyper-focused on myself. I️ don’t breed hope and love at these times. But God is teaching me to stay in the fight and finish well.
How has God’s grace been sufficient for you? How is His power made perfect in weakness?
Do you have a hard time trusting God? Maybe it’s because not everything is going “just right.” You’re not alone. We often think our lives should be mapped out a certain, pain-free way, but God often takes us on a different course…
As I have watched my friends and family struggle through this unthinkable storm named Hurricane Harvey, I have also been encouraged by the ferocity of their faith. Thank you, Houston for showing our nation how to work together amid a storm. Giving God glory always. And showing us that God can (and will) carry you… Continue reading
It is never fun or easy to journey through difficult situations; however, God recently changed my attitude. Even in the murky waters, I can learn something about God. This light & momentary affliction is preparing me for the eternal weight of glory! Read more…
There is never a shortage of things to worry about. Turn on the news and it is easy to get caught up. Will this happen to me? How will I respond? And suddenly, we are in way over our head. Our thoughts run rampant, projecting someone else’s crisis as our own.