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Two Prayers to Help Overcome Bitterness When You Struggle with Sorrow

Apr 22, 2022

I've never lost a child, but mental health challenges and lingering trauma have driven me to my knees in fear that Death's shadow clouded my son's eyes. When pain burrows into the soul, sorrow sinks deep and hopelessness follows close behind. Can you relate?...

Leaving a Legacy-Day 1

Legacy: something transmitted by or received from an ancestor or predecessor or from the past legacy of the ancient philosophers (www.merriam-webster.com) I want to leave a legacy for my children. Not a legacy of riches. Not a "good" name. Not even a standard of...

Be the Difference You Want to See

I've been in class full-time the last two weeks and missed posting today. I thought you might enjoy this inspiring clip until I get back on schedule tomorrow. http://offthebench.nbcsports.com/2011/03/22/hope-floats-how-youth-soccer-team-was-born-on-a-floating-village/

A Duct Tape Dentist

Now we see only an indistinct image in a mirror, but then we will be face to face. Now what I know is incomplete, but then I will know fully, even as I have been fully known. 1 Corinthians 13:12 I wanted to give him the benefit of the doubt, but I had that uneasy...

At Jesus Feet

The four men encouraged their friend, “We’ve heard of his miracles—healing you will be a simple task.” Resolute, they hoisted their companion and his bedroll on their shoulders. Navigating the crowded streets of Judea without dropping the bundle became increasingly...

When Daddy Came Home

They were easy to spot. Every one of them was dressed in red, white, and blue and stood waving a flag with as much eagerness as a boy scout troop might. Looking like two colorful pieces of popcorn, our two youngest children were jumping up and down. The older...