Hope That Heals
Hope is the expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. Do you have hope? At times we can have the desire for something to happen, but no expectation that it will. Hopelessness is a very difficult place to…
Love Letters
I like you, do you like me? Check yes or no. I remember writing those simple words in elementary school on notes to boys I liked. I received a few similar notes as well. By the time I reached high…
A Season for Everything
What is it about a simple change in weather that can bring out the best…or the worst…in people? Many of us have a favorite season of the year for various reasons. I love summer. I love that I live just…
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A Mangled Heart
Three years ago, my husband and I were in the midst of renovating an entire house. We’d searched a few months for the right property and finally found a little fixer upper in a great location. Our purpose was to…
Soul Rest
What does Jesus mean when He says we will find rest for our souls? Maybe the first question we need to answer is, “What is a soul?” From my understanding of its very definition, as well as how its used…
Resolution Solution
I just couldn’t let January slip away without a word about resolutions. Do you make resolutions for the new year? I don’t normally, but have on occasion. Check out this definition of resolution: the quality of being determined or resolute.…
Good Gifts
So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good gifts to those who ask him. Matthew 7:11 (NLT) I absolutely love giving gifts to others, don’t…