Writing this post is hard for me. It’s hard for me because I can almost see some people rolling their eyes. Why do I say this? Because I have seen it often in the past, even from some dear Christian friends. As a matter of fact, I’ve witnessed it so often that I find myself … More Pulling Up My Faith Boot-Straps and Stepping Out
About the same time that I started my jaunt on the “no-please-don’t-make-me” calling to join worship team for a season at our new church (But Lord, I Don’t Want To), I also decided to join one of the new women’s Bible studies called “Experiencing God” by Henry T. Blackaby and Claude V. King. Yep, this … More Oh, Baby – I’m Cruisin’ Now (At Least I Thought I Was…)
Before I get started on Jeffrey’s jaunt into kindergarten, I came across a few things in my journal from back then that brought back all sorts of memories. One day in particular that popped into my mind was the day when Gary’s sister Linda, prior to her death (On No, More Pain on the Way, … More Ya Just Never Know What God’s Gonna Do Next
When you lose a loved one, I think everyone would agree that it’s after the “busyness” of the memorial service – and after all the friends stop coming by on a daily basis – that the real pain starts to arrive. Because now you have to go back to living your life, you have to … More But Then Real Life Sets In…
I’ve been writing about losing 2 of our boys, and I have to come right out and say that it’s been brutal sometimes to go back and re-live those times. I’ve had a number of meltdowns the past few weeks, especially as I’ve gone through some old pictures – some of which I hadn’t been … More Friends … Forever
Sometimes it’s just plain hard to live in this world. You read about the rich getting richer, and you start to envy your next-door neighbor and their new car. How do people “get” so much stuff? What are they going to “do” with it all? And, why can’t I “have” some? No matter where you … More Life Just Ain’t Easy, Is It?
I’m sure many of you have had those days when it feels like the pain will never go away. The minutes, hours and days drag on and on… During those times we look around and we see others smiling, laughing and acting like they haven’t a care in the world. Then we look at some … More Healing Hurts – Sometimes a Lot!
The God Of All Comfort 