The Gift of Adversity

The LORD blessed the latter days of Job more than his beginning. – Job 42:12, NASB When reading the book of Job, there’s a tendency to focus on what Job lost and then regained in terms of family and wealth. However, there is one thing that Job never lost and held onto through his entire […]

The Dark Winter Days of Life

During the cold days of January here in the northern U.S., it can seem like the darkness will never end. Sometimes life feels like that. Yet this time of year there is a reminder that the long dark days will not last forever. Each day the length of daylight slowly increases, pushing out more of […]

Waiting on God

When I see something happening to loved ones, or see them making poor choices, I want immediate change. I pray fervently to God to change the situation. At times I don’t understand why God does not act immediately to change things for the better. Then, as I read His Word, I am reminded to wait […]