No one is exempt from the sorrows of this life. Whether sadness from the loss of a loved one, disappointment in ourselves, or guilt from sins committed, we are all subject to sorrow and grief. What toll does that take on our bodies and minds? Weight loss or gain may ...
Read More »God Not Only Hears, He Helps
And she called the name of the Lord that spake unto her, Thou God seest me: for she said, Have I also here looked after him that seeth me? Genesis 16:13 In Genesis 16, we see Hagar’s life was affected by the decisions of the authorities above her who had ...
Read More »Our Hope: Comforts of Home
‘I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.’ Psalm 4:8 (NIV) One of the reasons that Jesus’ presence in our lives is so important is because of His gift of peace. There is nothing like it. There is no pill, ...
Read More »Our Hope: When We Lose Our Pets
Jesus said, ‘Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.’ Matthew 5:4 (NIV) Our older Boston Terrier, Ziggy, was my buddy, my pal, my companion. He followed me around from a wee pup until yesterday morning. He was 8 1/2 years old. He was my boy. The picture ...
Read More »The Beauty of Hospice Care
We have known several people who have been diagnosed with terminal disease. They have all gone through the process of diagnosis, treatment options, prayer, and ultimately acceptance. Once they accepted the fact that they were indeed at life’s end, many reacted as if they were filled with relief. Their journey ...
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