“All is Well”

“All is Well”

We know that Christian faith is built on the foundation of God’s Word. However, the dichotomy of this truth is believing and practicing the truth of God’s Word when challenged and tested by the fires of adversity.  A profound shaking of my faith began on Friday...
The Soil of Our Heart

The Soil of Our Heart

As I typed this during a very rainy morning, I was reminded of the unfortunate fact that we have an area in our backyard that becomes a muddy mess when it rains. Instead of mud, I would enjoy flowering plants in all of their blooming glory. However, my husband is...
The Twins of Fear and Worry

The Twins of Fear and Worry

We are all guilty of worrying about something or someone. As much as I would like to deny it, there have been times when I kept myself awake at night fretting over something that I could not control or change.  The dictionary defines worry as fretting,...
“And God Heard”

“And God Heard”

Sunday evening, my husband and I watched the 2019 movie, Breakthrough. For those who have not seen the movie, it is a true story about 14-year-old, John Smith, who in 2015, died in a drowning accident after falling through the ice on Lake St. Louis in St. Charles...
REFUSE TO GIVE UP

REFUSE TO GIVE UP

Have you every wished that you could sleep like a baby with no cares or worries? While praying this morning, I was pondering the word, “faith.” What is faith? The generic definition is an unwavering belief in someone or something. However, the Apostle Paul gives us a...
It Is Well

It Is Well

It is safe to say that in living life, we cannot avoid trials, misfortunes, heartaches, afflictions, adversities, calamities, catastrophes, or death. Knowing that, we should ask ourselves, “Am I spiritually prepared for any eventuality, and how would I respond to God...