I once heard a speaker say that we’re either going through a hard time, just coming out of a hard time, or about to go through a hard time. Hard times and difficult situations are just a part of life. I don’t know anyone who is a fan of hard times. I know I’m not….
Stories of Grace and Faith
I Am Not a Lone Tree
A couple of weeks ago I experienced a series of symptoms that I later learned all suggested a heart attack. I guess I missed the memo about cardiac symptoms. Who knew that dizziness, nausea, shortness of breath, and sweating were indicators of a cardiac malfunction? Maybe you, but I didn’t. So, once the world stopped…
A Truth to Shout About
Do you have days when you wonder where God is or if he’s working in your life? Let’s face it, sometimes it feels as though God is 100 miles away paying no attention whatsoever to what is happening in our lives. But the truth is he IS paying attention. God tells us in his word,…
The Greatest Challenge
“Do to others as you would like them to do to you.” Luke 6:31 I don’t know about you but I remember hearing that verse frequently as a kid, usually, I suppose, when I wasn’t being nice to a friend. Quite frankly, I only remember one instance of being mean (it’s entirely possible that my…
What Does God Think of You?
I recently read Emily P. Freeman’s book The Next Right Thing and at one point in the book she asks, “What does God look like to you?” Have you ever asked yourself that question? I have to admit that as I thought about it, I was a bit surprised with the thoughts roaming around in…