Dana’s Story: After the children left there was quiet. It was deafening. My days had gone from vibrant, organized chaos, to a hum of familiar routine. Although we shared 25 years of marriage and he is absolutely the love of my life and soul mate, a chasm...
Emily’s Story: Out of college, I had a great job. I loved my life, and I didn’t think I could love God more than I did. One weekend, I went to the mountains with friends. On the last night, we had a snowball fight and I fell backwards into the powdered snow. It...
“For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.” Romans 15:4 In this year of rampant hopelessness in our world, my Christmas shopping included a search for a...
“Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations. . .Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months stayed in seclusion. ‘The Lord has done this for me.’ she said. . . .Be joyful in hope.” Romans 4:18, 12:12, Luke 1:24-25 I injured...
“Bless the Lord, my soul, and do not forget any of His benefits.” Psalm 103:2 Can you believe we are fast approaching Thanksgiving and Christmas 2020? While normally this time is filled with the anticipation of family gatherings and being so full on...
