Lisa’s Story: Quite a few years ago I tried to hide from God while in a relationship I knew was wrong. John was a tall, athletic, good-looking college student from a well-to-do family who swept me off my feet. He had a way about him, making me feel like I was...
One Piece of Candy Romans 8:6 “The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace.” con•tent•ment [kuh n-tent-muh nt] noun The state of being contented; satisfaction; ease of mind. Isn’t it easier to recognize disappointment...
“You, O LORD, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light.” Ps. 18:28 Recently, three close friends faced the unexpected death of a parent. I grieved with each of them as I witnessed firsthand the pain accompanying such weighty goodbyes. When...
During a chapter of loss, there is an obvious recipe for which we hunger: comfort food – for our stomachs and our hearts. Selecting a comfort food recipe to share is more subjective than I realized. As best as I can surmise though, comfort food can be divided into...
Two and a half years ago, I got married at 43. For the first time. My new husband and I were going to the Friday night football game at the school were his son and daughter attended. I was naturally nervous: I didn’t know anyone; I was new to a tight-knit community of...
