(This short story was inspired by a word picture our pastor, Brian Frost, painted last Sunday. It was a wonderful sermon from John chapter 8. Though I must confess that after he referred to Jesus standing up from His throne and exchanging His glory robe for a servant robe, I could think of nothing else. […]
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Four Powerful Words
“I don’t wanna think I may never understand That my broken heart is a part of your plan When I try to pray All I’ve got is hurt and these four words Thy will be done….. I know you’re good But this don’t feel good right now And I know you think Of things I […]
A Prayer for the Battle Weary
Lord, Your people are hurting. The fight is exhausting. We try to stand for you, yet continually find ourselves getting knocked down. Standing in the light of Your love makes for an illuminated target. The enemy is relentless in his pursuit-a fact that makes our hearts soar with anticipation of what you must have in […]
For Bailey
My sweet Bailey, I have written about you so many times on this blog: your antics, your unconditional love, and your precious neediness. I have rubbed your head so many times as I wrote on this blog, on my book, and just anytime you came over for a head scratch. I have snuggled with you […]
When You Don't Feel Very Lovable
Feeling loved and being loved. Two very different things. The first is an illusion at best, a taunt at worst. The second is reality—a fact. It is what it is. When we feel loved the world seems right. A smile lifts our face and a song fills our heart. Yet, when we don’t feel loved […]