Comfort When you’re down and discouraged, what brings you comfort? Maybe you grab a carton of ice cream and just start digging in with a spoon. Is there a favorite movie or TV show you like to watch, because of the familiar storyline or characters? Do you wrap yourself up in a blanket and take…
I was walking on a trail and came across this very old, weather-beaten chair…with no seat! A chair with no seat is not a good place to rest. Psalm 94:12-13 “Blessed is the man whom You discipline, O LORD, and whom You teach out of Your law, to give him rest from days of trouble…”…
I get calls at the office, questions when I speak, email inquiries—all asking the same basic question: What can I do to help? Here are a couple of things that EVERYONE can do to help. 1-Pray. Tucker Carlson of Fox News was at an event in Iowa sponsored by The Family Leader last year. He…
My heart is heavy as I write this post. You know those times when your heart feels like it’s being ripped out and your whole world seems to turn dark and crumble to pieces? I have been through a lot lately and I am sad and weary. But I want to reach out to others…
When my kids were young, their elementary school made a big deal out of the 100th day of school. Classes kept track of the number of days in anticipation of the 100th day. It was considered a milestone that represented progress, growth, and achievement. Kids were encouraged to be proud of their academic efforts, and…
I didn’t participate in organized sports as a kid—I sang in the choir. Edited the poetry section of the school magazine. I was in the French club (oui!). The only time I spent in a gym was the required hour each school day for P.E. class. After our children were grown, my husband decided it…
I have visited a certain cabin in a certain location at a certain time of year for the past few years. The weather is generally cooperative—what I call “sweatshirt” weather. Early enough in spring that the bugs aren’t out yet, but warm enough to go outside and walk the trails. Cool enough to enjoy a…
I lost my Mom the night before Thanksgiving. Well, maybe I shouldn’t say “lost” – I know where she is–in Heaven with Jesus. But she’s no longer living here with me. I’ve lost the ability to see her with my own eyes and hug her with my own arms, to tell her I love her…
I accepted Christ as my Savior as a freshman in high school. I was amazed at this gracious and merciful God who had sent His Son to pay the penalty for my sins. I wanted to know more about Him! There was so much I needed to learn. But I didn’t have a Bible of…
I was chatting with a friend, listening as she shared an uncomfortable experience from work. I was surprised at how the supervisor in charge had handled the situation—mishandled it badly. My friend told me how she responded, how she received the instructions she was given and followed through on them (even though it was extra…