My email was supposed to be a prayer request, but it started out sounding more like an apology. Although we needed friends to pray, I was hesitant to ask because I didn’t want my request to be a burden for anyone. A few years ago my husband J.J. was having health problems and needed to have a […]
He works {all things} together for good?
“I need extra praying power. I had a biopsy Thursday, and now I’m waiting for results. Having a tough time, both because of the pain and the unknowns.” As I read Michele’s text, my heart ached. Why God? Why now? Why this? Why Michele? Hasn’t she been through so much already this year? Michele’s reaction has been a lot […]
A Sunday Afternoon Prayer {& Giveaway Love-Links}
Jesus, as I look at the week ahead, my heart is tempted to get ahead of {YOU}. Tempted to do instead of be. Tempted to strive instead of rest. And yet {YOU} are there, waiting to meet with me. Waiting to quiet my thoughts with YOUR peace and perspective. Waiting to refuel my heart with […]
You’re An Overcomer
Have you ever had a friend whose words felt like a hug? It is a rare jewel, but one I have found in my friend Holley. Last week she released a book I’ve been eagerly waiting for because I couldn’t wait to share it with you! I’ll share more of my thoughts about it, but […]
The God of Every Story
There’s something about the end of the year and Christmas that stirs up stories in my heart. Stories that make me laugh. Stories that make me grateful. Stories that make me shake my head in disbelief. {i.e. head-on collisions with monkey bars} Today, in my Proverbs 31 Encouragement for Today devotion, I told the story […]