Faith, Hope & Joy

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…

What if we really believed death was a beginning?

“Even though I walk through the dark valley of death, because You are with me, I fear no harm.” Psalm 23:4 (GW) What if we really believed death was a beginning? I mean, it seems so final, so mysterious. Over and over God assures us this life is just a shadow of what is to come.   I have heard it said, “I want to go to heaven, I just don’t want to go today.”…