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...
by Kathy | Nov 19, 2018 | Grace, Trials and difficulties
As Thanksgiving approaches, I’ve been reflecting over the last few months. They’ve been really, really hard. Many of you know my father passed away in late September. After Dad’s death, Mom’s Alzheimer’s worsened significantly. So my...
by Kathy | Oct 22, 2018 | Prayer, Trials and difficulties, women's ministry
My father passed away four weeks ago. This week, my brother, sister-in-law, and I are getting Mom settled in a memory care facility close to my brother’s place. Now, in the latter stages of Alzheimer’s, Mom needs more help than she can get at home. It’s been a...
by Kathy | Oct 15, 2018 | God's Word for Today, Obeying God, Trials and difficulties
You’ve probably heard – or maybe you’ve even said – “God will never give me more than I can handle.” Sounds really good but there’s just one problem. The Bible doesn’t teach that. Many people point to 1 Corinthians 10:13...
