by Kathy | May 13, 2019 | Discipleship, Prayer, Trials and difficulties
Prayer is vital for believers. God’s Word tells us to “pray without ceasing.” In other words, we should have a constant attitude of prayer, an unbroken connection with our Heavenly Father. In good times, in bad times, all the time. And yet,...
by Kathy | May 6, 2019 | Devotional, Trials and difficulties
An incident during an anniversary trip to St. John in the US Virgin Islands clearly illustrated to me how God’s strength wraps around our weakness to carry us through times of difficulty. The majority of the trip was glorious! We hiked and snorkeled and relaxed...
by Kathy | Apr 8, 2019 | God's Word for Today, Trials and difficulties, Unshakeable Faith
Life is filled with hard things. Situations that simply don’t feel fair. My mother suffers from the latter stages of Alzheimer’s. It’s a cruel disease, for the patient and the family. And some days, when my emotions get the best of me, I question...
by Kathy | Jan 28, 2019 | Spiritual Growth, Trials and difficulties, Unshakeable Faith
Does God care about the trials you endure in this life? Absolutely! God sees every detail of your life. He knows your every need and He cares deeply about each one. However, as much as He cares about your physical needs and condition, He cares even more about your...
by Kathy | Jan 14, 2019 | Prayer, Salvation, Trials and difficulties
We live in a culture that breeds anxiety. Rampant self-centeredness, materialism, and entitlement all contribute, ramping up our worry and discontent. Any sense of peace seems to be momentary and fleeting. Hanging on to peace is like trying to catch rain with a...
by Kathy | Dec 23, 2018 | Christmas, Family musings, Trials and difficulties
I’ve ALWAYS sent a Christmas card. In the 35 years we’ve been married I think I’ve missed two years. I love getting them and I love sending them. But it didn’t happen this year… more on that below. So, rather than letting Christmas pass...
