You Can’t Heal What You Won’t Face
Healing from emotional pain isn’t always as simple as putting the past behind us. What do we do when the hurt lingers and life loses its sparkle? Sometimes I get busy. I bury my discomfort by being “productive.” Some people shop more, clean more—or eat more. We all...
Big Hurt, Bigger God: When Old Wounds Still Hurt
“I had nightmares for decades” “I’m turning 71 and still have them.” Loss and betrayal cut deep at any age, but especially when those losses occurred when you were young and powerless. What if the way out of your pain is walking through it with God? I believe one of...
When You Think You’ve Missed Your Moment
I thought my opportunity to win a Golden Scroll award had passed. Then, while Larry was in the restroom, God surprised us with a moment I’ll never forget—and a reminder of how big He is in the middle of big hurts.
Biblical Hope: What Hebrews 11 Teaches About Trusting God
What are you hoping for? Do you ever catch yourself thinking, “I wish I had, knew…,” (fill in the blank)? Biblical hope is far more than wishful thinking. One night as I climbed into bed, Hebrews 11 reminded me of the connection between faith and hope. “Now faith...
When God Leads Us Through the Valley: Finding Hope in Psalm 23
In our journey through life, sometimes we encounter detours that slow our pace or lead us down unexpected paths. Those detours can be wonderful—like a wedding—or unwelcome—like sickness. Other times, unexpected tragedy broadsides us, leaving us reeling and wondering...
