Faith, Hope & Joy

Why does forgiveness feel so risky

Why does forgiveness feel so risky

I’m not normally a #risktaker. Almost every conceived scenario in any given situation can flood my mind. Safe and comfortable is where I like to be. But…Forgiveness is risky business. And, I have decided it’s worth the risk. Sometimes I ask myself why. It makes me feel so vulnerable. My heart feels exposed, naked, stripped of the protection unforgiveness offers. When you have been wounded it feels so much safer to be wrapped in the…

Because…we were lost

Because…we were lost

There was not one purse I didn’t go through. I shook them, unzipped every pocket and then, did it again. Where was it? Everywhere, every possible spot I looked. And, it was just a key. I’m glad God considers me such a treasure He didn’t leave me lost. When I read the parables (simple stories) in Luke’s gospel, they beautifully illustrate how God feels about us. We will never be so far away or hidden…

When we are afraid we will drown

When we are afraid we will drown

“He stilled the storms to a whisper; the waves of the sea hushed.” Psalm 107:29 (NLT) Every time I look at the ocean, I am reminded how mighty our God is. Sitting on the sand I feel so small compared to the vastness before me. The waves I love to hear lapping the shore can change to white caps that crash the beach with a deafening sound quickly. Just like life. It is beautiful, peaceful…

When we feel out of control…

When we feel out of control…

“They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the Lord to care for them.” Psalm 112:7 (NLT) The email came late in the day. Things are about to change. There is uncertainty and that translates into speculation. You are reading from the pen of “Queen Over-Thinking.” It’s not that I don’t like change. I consider myself flexible and willing to try new things. The part that’s uncomfortable is the process of change – the…