Today my dad has been enjoying heaven for three years. Time does fly, and then again, I can close my eyes and remember that day and those preceding it so vividly. As I read this again today, I asked myself, are these words still me? Did I still feel as if they honored my dad and our relationship? I think they do. The original title was “It’s Complicated” and was written on June 17, 2012, just a few…
Have you forgiven God? As Lary and I talked one morning about life and challenging times in our past, I almost said, “I forgive Him,” but caught myself. The thought grabbed me. I bit my tongue and chastised myself for almost going there. I began to think… I began to think maybe I need to go there. And, perhaps you do too. Can we accept that God is big enough, secure enough, loving enough to…
There are more ways to be imprisoned than being behind bars. Maybe the scale is chained to your leg or fear has you nearly frozen. Does activity have you in captivity? Or… is your heart full of hurt, resentment, unforgiveness and despair? There is healing for you today. Jesus died to comfort our broken hearts and set us free from our captivity (Isaiah 61:1 NLT) May I pray for you? Dear Jesus, we feel so bound. Please…
Walking from room to room, I prayed. Lord, let peace and love reign in our home. May we always be a family. Please bind the enemy’s attacks and help us see him coming. Our new home’s construction was almost complete, and I couldn’t think of anything I wanted more than the Holy Spirit to be welcomed there. I wanted God to bless our home and our life. And, He did and He does. Isn’t that…
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