Focused on Fear Instead of God

Sometimes God calls us to do things that seem overwhelming and scary. Even though he assures us he wants good things for us, there may be things we have to do along the way that are difficult and hard. Yet if we refuse to follow God’s plan, we should ask ourselves what we might miss. […]

Angry Loss

What does anger cause us to miss? Our frustration, bitterness and resentment can taint our day and cause us to lash out at people, damage relationships and create difficult situations. This response does not convey God’s love, grace or holiness to others. When we respond to life with anger, we miss out on what God […]

#6 Prayer Journey — Gone

I am grateful to you dear Lord for life — her deep faith that laid a solid foundation in my life. I thank you for the time we had over the last few months as she slipped from this life into eternity…

Prayer Journey —Christmas Loss

Laughter and joy
Around the table
Opened boxes
Opened smiles…

Prayer Journey — Weeping

Jesus wept. He felt grief, loss. He felt sorrow as others grieved. This morning I think of a young couple suffering the pain of losing a baby. I pray for them and so many others who at this moment are grieving the loss of a loved one. The pain is deep, sometimes unconsolable. I pray […]

Prayer Journey — Inconsolable Grief

This morning I am deeply saddened as I think of a family who lost a child in a tragic accident last week. Inconsolable grief is all I can think. I do not understand dear God the purpose behind such pain. I am weary with my sighing; Every night I make my bed swim, I dissolve […]

Planning Ahead

Trusting God in the middle of traumatic events is a difficult thing. In that moment all you know is pain and suffering. It is a moment when you cry out to the Lord for relief, for some positive sign that he is listening to your prayer. You question God’s wisdom, yet reassurance comes in small […]

O Death, Where Is Your Sting?

It is that thought of separation that has often had me wondering what made Jesus weep in John 11:35. Was it his full divinity weeping over the separation of humans from God or was it his full humanity weeping over the loss of his dear friend Lazarus?