I’m doing a writing challenge and am supposed to write a short story about a trail. Trail ….. hmmmm what can I write about a trail? Am I on a particular trail right at the moment? How would I define that trail? A dirt trail, an asphalt trail, a long………?Oh! ...
Read More »“Enough!” Restoring Peace
Frenzied anticipation for their walk elevated the canine energy to chaos level. Happy leaps, flailing lashes and snapping teeth prophesied an impending eruption. “ENOUGH!” Restoring peace required a reprimand and a walk. Sometimes God uses the same techniques on me. When I see something I define as a need, I ...
Read More »There is Hope in the Valley of Death
Do not live in the valley of the shadow of death. “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4 A famous evangelist, Jessie Duplantis, once said, “God does not want us living in ...
Read More »Sorrow and Grief–How They Affect Our Health
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 »Our Hope: Walkin’ On Through It
‘Those who know Your name will trust in You, for You, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek You.’ Psalm 9:10 (NIV) Let’s agree right away that life is hard. There is no splitting hairs about it, no glossing it over, no making it sound better than that. But even though ...
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