Grief
Have you forgiven yourself?
After an event where I was speaking, Elisa approached me with a simple request for prayer to feel God’s love again. She had gotten into something she wasn’t proud of,…
Read More7 Ideas To Care For Widows
Death is something that’s supposed to happen to old dogs and very old people and preferably, in the distant future. But sometimes death visits unexpectedly. That’s what happened…
Read MoreTrusting God When Life Is Hard
Where do you turn when life is hard? What do you do when you pray and don’t get the answer you need? How do you find the courage to trust…
Read MoreAre You Mad At God?
When a woman I’ll call Clarissa approached me, I could tell she was troubled. I mean, really under it. She whispered, “I have had several things happen to me and…
Read MoreWhat Big Mistake Is Taunting You?
Have you ever made such a big mistake or huge mess that you didn’t think you’d ever recover? Everywhere I speak, without fail, women ask me how to…
Read MoreGod Redeems Life’s Wreckage
When life reels out of control and the wreckage is overwhelming, where do you turn? September 10th is a big day at my house. It’s the day my husband Craig’s plane…
Read MoreIs God Enough?
When you search for meaning in trials and demand a reason for difficulties, the question we ask is, “Why is this happening?” The question you need to answer is, “Is God enough?”…
Read MoreSome Things You Keep
Is your house full of sentimental treasures? Some things you have to keep, right? As I put the sewing box back in closet I spotted three big white cardboard boxes…
Read MoreWhat Does Mother’s Day Stir Up For You?
Do I say, “Happy Mother’s Day!” or is “I’m sorry this day is on the calendar,” more appropriate? Time has mitigated the intense pain of my mom’s death but Mother’s…
Read MoreWhen Holidays Are Hard, Take Heart
It’s December. That wonderful time of year … for many. But for some, when it seems like the rest of world is celebrating Merry and Bright lives, you feel overwhelmed and…
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