The Desires of My Heart
Thursday, February 13, 2020
“Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:4 This time of year there’s a lot of focus on the…
Like a Beautiful Vase
Thursday, February 14, 2019
Erica’s Story: I like to compare my story to a beautiful vase. I met the perfect guy to restore my broken family’s story. As the cute, Christian couple…
Standing Strong in Your Story
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.” Ephesians 6:10 We must learn to stand strong in our stories. We must decide to stand in…
Marriage: Bunny slopes and double blacks
Monday, March 20, 2017
“I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it…
Perseverance of Children from Divorced Homes
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
“For you have been my hope, O Sovereign Lord, my confidence since my youth.” Psalm 71:5 The excitement of freshly sharpened pencils and a new backpack during the…
What Gets You Out of Bed?
Thursday, January 14, 2016
We love because He first loved us. I John 4:19 Buzz, Buzz, the dreaded sound of the alarm. Stammering out of the bed still half sleep, I feel…
Heart-Pounding Perseverance
Friday, December 18, 2015
“I heard and my heart pounded, my lips quivered at the sound; decay crept into my bones, and my legs trembled.” Habakkuk 3:16a This is a picture of…
Loving an Abusive Person
Monday, August 17, 2015
“The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God’. They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good.” (Psalm 14:1) In my…
Divorce Yourself
Friday, June 12, 2015
“And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.” Eph 4:30 NIV My catchphrase response to the word…
Living with Longing
Monday, April 13, 2015
For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD gives grace and glory; No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly. (Psalm 84:11)…
Loss: Who Will Fill This Hole?
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Jesus replied, “What is impossible with man is possible with God.” Luke 18:27 Here I was again, facing a second devastating divorce, when my encourager said to me,…
A Severe Mercy
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Grace’s* Story: At the age of thirty, I loved my job and my friendships. But I wanted a family, and finally that happened when I married. I was wise enough to…
Losing My Sister’s Friendship
Monday, October 28, 2013
Jordan’s* story: I’d seen the sad movies, and sat across many a cafe table from a teary-eyed young woman suffering from a broken heart. Happily married to my…
Protecting Myself from Heartache
Friday, October 25, 2013
Kelly’s* Story: As I write this I am on a plane on my way to Omaha to visit my 5 month old niece, a trip I almost cancelled multiple times…
Just the Beginning
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Lincee’s Story: In 2004, I discovered my husband had been unfaithful after 10 years of dating and two years of marriage. I didn’t see it coming. I did…
Wow, My Husband is an Alcoholic
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Sandy’s Story: My life was moving right along according to “The Plan.” I met my future husband in college, we started our careers, got married at 26, bought…
How Do I Get What She Has?
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Tammy’s* Story: Born as an American west-Indian our household observed Hinduism as our religion like the majority from this part of the world. My parents weren’t devout Hindus,…
My Childhood Chaos
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Elise’s* Story: My parents divorced when I was 6 and I have no memory of them together. My Mom, who had been a stay-at-home mom, was suddenly a…
A New Start
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Shannon’s* Story: I am a career woman; it didn’t start out that way. I had the good fortune of being able to stay home with my firstborn for…
Once Upon a Time
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Amy’s Story: Once upon a time … We’re all familiar with the typical fairy tale formula: girl meets man of her dreams, they instantly fall in love, get…
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