Year: 2015

How Can I Be a Temple When I’m Chronically Ill?

Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price…. Read More

Are You Ready to Throw in the Towel?

“Then Jesus told His disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up” (Luke 18:1). I write this to those of you who feel you are just done trying to tell medical… Read More

Why Loss is a Lie

And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul? – Matthew 16:26 Loss is just a word. A scary word, and don’t think the… Read More

Amazed by His Grace

For of His fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace. – John 1:16 How could I not be?  Blown away Taken aback Standing in awe Lost in wonder Pure and unadulterated amazement   For this beautiful… Read More

The Touchstone

I will steady him with my hand; with my powerful arm I will make him strong. – Psalm 89:21 So I have this thing with my balance… basically, I have none. Sometimes it’s like my head is spinning… Read More

Where is God?

Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, “I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you,” so that we confidently… Read More

The Foretaste of Glory

Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow. – James 1:17 I have so… Read More

The Truth About What-Ifs

These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. “So don’t worry… Read More

Life According to Herman: Trails

Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma… Read More

Is Prayer Tangible?

Jesus reached out and touched him. “I am willing,” he said. “Be healed!” And instantly the leprosy disappeared. – Luke 5:13 I believe so strongly in the power we have access to through prayer! Prayer moves mountains. Prayer… Read More