Month: August 2015

Sometimes, this is all I know to do…

Is anyone among you suffering? Then he must pray. Is anyone cheerful? He is to sing praises. – James 5:13 Friday was a flat-out terrible day. I heard that the IH I’ve been blaming my troubles on for… Read More

The Gift of Rest

Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28 I’m definitely a believer in the fact that God uses songs to speak… Read More

Are You Listening to the Right Voice?

The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep recognize his voice and come to him. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. – John 10:3 There are some nasty lies that have… Read More

On Distractions

There’s this fascinating dichotomy that happens when you live with chronic illness. On one hand, we ignore major health issues that would send most people running for the emergency room. We can run a high fever, be numb… Read More

Surprise! I’m Publishing a Book (or two)!

You faithfully answer our prayers with awesome deeds, O God our savior. You are the hope of everyone on earth, even those who sail on distant seas. – Psalm 65:5 I know what it’s like to wake up… Read More

The Difference You Can Make

“Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” – Jesus (John 13:35) A couple of weeks ago, I had to visit our local Urgent Care Clinic. You remember the dreaded UTI,… Read More

Tips on Tuesday: Be Prepared (& Printables!)

A couple extra tips from last week’s post on UTI: * It’s wise to put your bladder on a schedule… empty every 2-4 hours, no matter if you feel the urge or not. * A good way to… Read More

Some Inspiration for Your Fierce

You suffered along with those who were thrown into jail, and when all you owned was taken from you, you accepted it with joy. You knew there were better things waiting for you that will last forever. So… Read More

He Calls You By Name

And I will give you treasures hidden in the darkness— secret riches. I will do this so you may know that I am the Lord, the God of Israel, the one who calls you by name. – Isaiah… Read More

Why I Take Pleasure in My Weaknesses

Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so… Read More