by Kathy | Dec 5, 2016 | Christmas, God's love
I feel like I got a little taste of heaven yesterday. It was “International Day” at our church – a special day set aside to celebrate the diverse cultures, nations, and peoples represented in our church and community. Displays with traditional...
by Kathy | Jul 11, 2016 | God's love, In the News, Salvation
Our country is in turmoil. Peace alludes us. One group pitted against another. Hatred, violence, and fear feed an ongoing stream of tragedies. Thursday night, snipers fired on police officers during a protest in downtown Dallas. Twelve were shot, five of them died....
by Kathy | Jul 7, 2016 | God's love, Intimacy with God, Trials and difficulties, Uncategorized
I’ve heard it said that, unlike happiness, Christian joy has nothing to do with our circumstances. Makes sense right? Jesus both assured us we would have trouble in the world (John 16:33) and promised us that no one would take away our joy (John 16:22). Difficult...
by Kathy | Jun 25, 2015 | God's love, Trials and difficulties, Unshakeable Faith
Today a precious friend, a sister really, nears the end of her long physical battle with cancer. She has given God the glory and praised the name of Jesus every step of the way. In small victories and massive setbacks, she has stood firm, unshakeable in her resolve to...
by Kathy | Jun 22, 2015 | God's love, Mug Monday
It’s Mug Monday! Today’s mug intends to be sarcastic and snarky. It reflects our busy, self-centered culture. Taken at its best, it sighs: “I am so overwhelmed with everything going on in my own life, as much as I’d like, I simply can’t help you.” Taken at its...
by Kathy | May 14, 2015 | God's love, Intimacy with God, Trials and difficulties
Today would have been my mother-in-law’s 84th birthday. She died in a car accident in January 2004. Whenever I think about her death, I remember God’s presence and provision. What trial are you facing today? This post, which originally ran in 2013, shows...
