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What Does the Bible Say about Honor?
Winter’s chill gave way to unprecedented warmth and the brilliant blue of a Colorado sky pressed against snowcapped mountains. The day finally arrived. My son and his beautiful bride-to-be joined hands and hearts--proclaiming their love before God, friends, and...
Parenting Suicidal Children or Teens
My heart thundered against my ribcage as I fumbled for the cell phone. Clicking on the bedside lamp, fear clawed its way inside my body and settled in my stomach as a gentle voice shared, “Your son has been talking to me about the possibility of hurting himself. He...
No Fail Comfort If Your Child Has Mental Illness
I swiped at the wetness on my face as I read about her experience, “I wasn’t sleeping. I wasn’t eating. “I have bottled everything up so that everything’s good for the kids.” Oh, yes. I understood her description of “mama-bearing” it. Pushing on. Pressing through the...
Are You Doubting Your Unseen Hope?
I trace a finger across the petal-soft skin of a dimpled hand and gaze into my child’s eyes. Tucked against my body, he nuzzles for nourishment. Marveling at the mother and infant bond, I thank God for gifting me this treasure. As my son gathers life from my...
How Jesus is Our Hope
Many times, I padded to his door whispering a prayer, “God, please. Would you intervene today? Put an end to this depression. Keep him safe from harm.” He might respond with a greeting at my gentle rap, but he rarely opened the thin barrier between us. “Are you...
Three Reasons People Lose Hope (and What to Do About It)
The house seems to hush in understanding as I silently weep and misshapen shadows wrap around me in quiet comfort as tears slide onto my pillow. Almost routine now, I raise my hands in prayer for my 3 a.m. meeting with God. Lord, you are my hope. I know you will never...
An Easter Poem-He Lives Forevermore
An Easter Poem: He Lives Forevermore This Easter poem is the result of my reflection on His incredible sacrifice. I pray these simple words encourage you to consider all Christ gave to benefit us. The king upon the colt lamented as the shout, “Hosanna!” rang....
