One of the most heart wrenching earth-life realities for me is that “Families Can be Together Forever,” but not right now, not today. I’m sure I inherited this problem from my mother, who always morns the missing “one” no matter how many come to the family event. If she could have, she would have ... Read More
“The Lion and the Lamb” – Step 3 Trust in God
Several weeks ago my aunt called early one morning to request our prayers in behalf of her grandson. He had been enjoying his missionary preparation day at a local zoo in Guatemala and was in the process of taking a photo of his fellow missionaries from what seemed to be a great vantage point. As ... Read More
I Know the Answer to Who! Will Someone Please Tell Me What? Trust in God Step 3
I had a woman call me for support today. She and her family have experienced a life full of abuse. She is trying to work through the 12 Steps of Recovery and she’s stuck on steps two and three and. the principles of developing hope and trust in God. She cannot figure out what it is she is can trust ... Read More
The Chocolate Chip Cookie Minus the Chips
Disclaimer: If the struggle that brings you to this Blog is compulsive eating, as mine is, please know that the cookie in the starring role is symbolic and is in no way meant to be a trigger. Please do not use this as an excuse to start baking. If you think this will be a problem read no ... Read More
“Is This the Finale?” – Step 3 Trust in God
Sometimes we talk about our need for the Lord to be a little more direct in His communication with us. We joke about hoping to receive a phone call or an email or a visitation or something big indicating His word directly and personally. When I’m in great need I often ask the Lord to please speak ... Read More
The Fruit Snack Rules – Step 3 Trust in God
The other day my kids were joking around, thanking me with a little sarcastic good-humor for all the days they finished the school hours with, “that batch of chocolate chip cookies you always had baking in the oven.” They were kidding of course. My struggle with food addiction and all the bad press ... Read More
“Pray As If…” Step 3 Trust In God
There’s old saying goes something like this: “Pray as if everything depends on God and then get up and go to work as if everything depends on you.” The point of this adage is to remind us that we shouldn’t pray and then simply sit around and wait until God takes action. I get the point, and I don’t ... Read More
A Big Message from the Loss of a Little Bunny – Acceptance is the Answer
When I was eleven-years-old we had a Primary activity at my house. Each girl brought her mother. I don’t remember anything about it except the grand finale. Each young girl was supposed to stand and express their love to their mother and share some things they appreciated about her. I was part of a ... Read More
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