Category: Persevering Faith
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Unsearchable Riches
My husband and I were preparing to leave on a trip to Israel. I awoke that day, recalling a dream from the previous night. I remembered hearing a booming voice ask a question: “Do you want to be Sweet’N’Low or Equal?” This is not what I was expecting today. We had travel plans to make…
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Just Do It
Hebrews 10:38-39 “But my righteous one will live by faith. And if he shrinks back, I will not be pleased with him. But we are not those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who believe and are saved.” Impression from the Lord I gave to Alan, (my husband)-Journal entry 10-4-04 Hope this…
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Passing the Torch
My spiritual role is evolving from keeper of the flame to passing the torch. This process requires me to subordinate my own interests to the interests of my sons as well as the next generation. It is a circumcision of sorts; a process God has designated to maintain parity between my spirit and my aging…
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Rebuilding the Walls
“Easily distracted,” I read, across the front of my neighbor’s t-shirt. “I would not wear that t-shirt I teased, “it’s enough of a struggle as it is without agreeing with that label.” Patti laughed and continued walking to her home next door. She obviously didn’t know the power of our words or how many of…
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Where Did the Time Go?
Where did the time go? This week I met with a girl who thanked me for connecting her to a group that was blessing her. Without praying about it, I wondered aloud if I could sit in and be a part too. The group would consist of gifted, enthusiastic women, writing their stories. She told…