Do not depart from me. As I begin this journey. In this lonely hour, As I leave my shire. For whatever is in store Just beyond my door, It terrifies me so. Though I do not know. What terrors lie ahead? Or where I am being led? “Be strong all ...
Read More »Yes, You Can–Believing For The Impossible
Do you ever get stuck in the world of: “I can’t make it. I can’t do it. I can’t get through it.”? I know I do. We all do from time to time. Maybe we get stuck because we are facing a trial that seems impossible to overcome. Or maybe ...
Read More »Is It Possible to be Like the Proverbs 31 Woman?
What is a virtuous woman? Many definitions describe her as: a woman having or showing high moral standards, a woman who is morally excellent or an upright and righteous woman who conforms to ethical principles. The king in Proverbs describes her this way: Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above ...
Read More »Raw Faith: A Lesson in Staying the Course
“We are a family torn apart, but Jesus hasn’t abandoned us.” Those are the words boldly spoken by Naghmeh Abedini on June 2, 2015. She testified in front of a room of politicians as she has done many times before about the imprisonment of her husband, Saeed. This time it was ...
Read More »The Victimization of Personal Responsibility
Has personal responsibility fallen victim to the “victimization industry”? It seems everywhere we turn someone is telling us we are a victim of something or someone–or that we may be if we’re not careful. It may be a noble cause to warn others of impending doom or rescue them out of their ...
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