The Deep Down in Our Hearts Kind of Joy
Christians get blue, too, sometimes. This may be a blue day for you. From the life situations that some of you have shared with me, I feel confident that today is a blue day for some of you. It is…
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Trust the God of All Creation
I grew up singing “How Great Thou Art” by English hymnist Stuart Hine. The song had not been printed in our hymnals, Christian Hymns II, so we sang it from sheet music glued to the inside covers. As a child,…
Teach Your Children That It Is Okay to Be in Need
Ray and I were happy last night when friends drove into our driveway. They came because of their special relationship with us and with Bethany. We were especially touched to see them last night because she has been out of…
Remember to Remind
Thank you, dear readers, for every kind comment and email. I read every word and found great comfort in all of your expressions. I hope to respond to each of you individually, but it will be a few days before…
To Dos and Comfort
Ray loves Philippians. I have heard him teach from it again and again. Philippians 4:6-8 is a particularly comforting passage. Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord…
When Your Day Doesn’t Go as Planned
Ray and I have almost always managed fine with one car. I’m thankful for one particular blessing of being a one-car family. Ray and I have gotten to spend much more time together than we would have if we had…