It is so easy in our lives to become discouraged, but this is one thing the Lord has shared in his Word, we do not have to be discouraged. Even when you get a diagnosis no one wants to hear, even when the messiness of every day life feels like you will be swallowed whole,Continue reading “Are You Discouraged?”
Category Archives: distress
Blessed Beyond Measure
You never know how much you’re blessed until you feel it slipping from your grasp. First and foremost, Happy Belated Thanksgiving from my family to yours. I pray you were able to spend it with people you cherish and love. I was very blessed to have a day with many family members at our Mom’sContinue reading “Blessed Beyond Measure”
Me
I don’t recall much since June 26th except monitors, lots of noise, hospital beds, nurses and doctors. I was admitted on 6/26 and released on 7/9 for sepsis resulting from cellulitis infection in my right leg. I almost died. I was sicker than anyone knew. I’ve been out of the hospital since July 9th butContinue reading “Me”
**Defining Moments**
And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him. And since we know he hears us when we make our requests, we also know that he will give us what we ask for. 1 John 5:14-15 NLT The past few weeks, our church sermons have been about definingContinue reading “**Defining Moments**”
Living in a Battle Zone
Genesis 1:27 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 27 God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Constantly aware. Ever vigilant. Exits secured. Dodging bullets (nerf bullets, toy trucks, sippy cups, shoes, metal toy cars, anything that can be used to target a person or glassContinue reading “Living in a Battle Zone”
Moving Slow in a Fast-Paced World
Philippians 4:11 New Living Translation (NLT) 11 Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I used to walk relatively quickly when the need was there. Now my only hope is that I don’t trip or fall while walking. There is no quickness inContinue reading “Moving Slow in a Fast-Paced World”
Giants
Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” John 8:12 NLT All of us have dark times in our lives, times that seem hopeless andContinue reading “Giants”
Daily Life Struggles
Proverbs 15:15 The Message (MSG) 15 A miserable heart means a miserable life; a cheerful heart fills the day with song. With joy in my heart, I still struggle. Joy comes from the Lord and no one can take that from me. I can choose to live with a joyful heart and know that I willContinue reading “Daily Life Struggles”
Living with an Invisible Illness
Psalm 28:7 New International Version (NIV) 7 The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. I am so thankful Jesus is with me daily. His Holy Spirit resides within me. He keeps meContinue reading “Living with an Invisible Illness”
