“That car is flying!” The words barely left my lips before the oncoming car slid onto the gravel, hit a sign and went airborne. The bus in front of us took the brunt of the flying debris. Pulling as far off the road as possible, I stopped quickly. Running toward ...
Read More »Thy Will Be Done: Do We Really Mean It?
Do you really mean it? You have probably prayed it hundreds of times: “Thy will be done, thy kingdom come.” Have you ever considered what the will of God looks like? Sometimes we speak mindlessly; that’s dangerous. Words have meaning. Only humans have the privilege of expressing our minds, will and ...
Read More »Love Never Fails, But Love Takes Time
“Love is patient … ” 1 Corinthians 13:4a Love takes time. It does not have an expiration date; love simply, patiently perseveres! That word “patient” in 1 Corinthians stops me in my tracks. The original Greek word means “willing to suffer long.” I don’t like to suffer for a short time, ...
Read More »Dying of a Broken Heart
We all know the physical body is amazing—able to accomplish great feats and withstand immense trauma. But did you know grief can kill a person? It is possible to die from a broken heart. Broken Heart Syndrome is a legitimate medical diagnosis. Intense grief, trauma or fear can do more ...
Read More »Rejected And Chosen
Rejection hurts. We want to be a chosen one. Do you remember gym classes with team captains who chose members? If you were not athletic, it was a time of humiliation and rejection. Then, adulthood delivers more opportunities for rejection: looking for a job, losing a job, finding a mate, ...
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