It’s a question I’ve been asking myself for years. What if we really prayed for each other? What if we followed through long-term as we prayed for each other, not just quick-on-the-spot prayers? It’s what prompted me to start Praying A to Z for my community. I believe as we pray we bring God’s light […]
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6 Loneliness Busters
Loneliness plagues us all at some point, doesn’t it? Haven’t we all felt lonely even while standing in a crowd, feeling certain we don’t fit in or belong? Over the past few years, women from 18-80 have shared with me the ache of their loneliness. I scrolled my Facebook feed one morning this summer and […]
Following God Into the Unknown (Part 4)
With no houses on the market, we wondered if the plan to scale back and simplify was going to work. There was no Plan B, and our lease was only until June 30. (Read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3.) May 1, the landlord called and got right to the point. “We’re selling our rental […]
Following God Into the Unknown (Part 3)
I spent five months wondering if we made the right move. (You can read Part 1 and Part 2). I’ve secretly wondered if this was all a crazy dream we were chasing. Maybe we should have just played it safe and stayed where we were instead of risking so much and leaping into the unknown. […]
A Prayer for Letting Go
As the calendar changes and we sail into summer, so many of us are struggling to let go. Father, we need your grace and strength to embrace the changes ahead of us. We know we have to open our hands and release what we’re holding before our hands have room to accept what is new. […]
You are a Royal Victor
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. –James 1:12 (NIV) “Well, at least no test lasts forever!” My 11-year-old daughter slurped yogurt for her after school snack as we discussed the […]