“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…
The tile on the bathroom wall is cool to my cheek. I sit on the floor and try to be quiet because it’s the middle of the night. My heart is racing. Tears flow and I sing under my breath, “Jesus loves me this I know. For the Bible tells me so…Yes, Jesus loves me. Yes, Jesus loves me…” How did I get here? If I close my eyes today, I can see the scene clearly….
“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.”…
“Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy” (James 1:2 NLT) Joy really is unspeakable. Have you tried to describe it? Happy is laughing, cute shoes, ice cream, and jeans that fit. Happy is easy. Happy just brings a smile to our faces. Tears can accompany joy. I’ve learned to appreciate joy. Why? Because sometimes happy just isn’t possible. Trouble has a way of finding us. Joy…
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