Where do we need an anchor? The definition of an anchor is • a person or thing that provides stability or confidence in an otherwise uncertain situation. Maybe you need stability in your marriage. Or in your job with layoffs coming. Or confidence that you’ll get through the diagnosis. A crisis can shatter. Anxiety is not friendly. Uncertainty causes fear. What can we do to get through it? Maybe that’s the wrong question. Maybe we should ask, “where do I turn to get Continue Reading
What does it Mean to Trust God?
Today is the 2nd anniversary of our return to Ohio. Facebook has a 'On This Day ' feature that has been reminding me lately of each day of our move. This move across country was definitely a ‘move of God’, and not one we planned. The winters have been mild and the humidity tolerable. The biggest adjustment has been the bugs. So. Many. Bugs. These stink bugs are a nuisance. What purpose do they serve anyway? Overall, we are grateful for our time here. Not sure where we are headed next, if Continue Reading
Do you need an answer to a prayer?
We breathe a prayer. We journal our prayers. We pray with others. Others pray for us. We pray before sleeping and pray when waking. We pray waiting in traffic and waiting on results. We pray when we’re sick. We pray safe travels for a trip. And of course, we pray in church. When do we listen? In order to hear our Heavenly Father, we need to slow down, find some quiet and listen. You may be thinking, how in the world can I slow down or find some quiet place to be alone Continue Reading