I learned I didn’t need to fear doing hard things, other’s opinions, or blatant failure, because God will keep me safe.
Category: Challenges
Goodness Or Not
I learned that to respond in goodness I must first yield to the Holy Spirit.
Short on Kindness?
When kindness isn’t my knee-jerk response, I have learned where to turn to find help: Jesus.
God is Kind
A new friend’s kindness changed my foreigner loneliness to thankful companionship.
Love is Kind
We were moving and I was with child. The doctor called with frightening words, something looked wrong with the pregnancy. Then my husband phoned with the news he wouldn’t make it home from his business trip that night as expected. At that moment, my response wasn’t kind or gracious or loving. It’s hard to be…
Expectantly Waiting
When I told God it wasn’t fair, He came to my rescue: teaching me how to wait expectantly on Him.
Expecting Him to Do It
David fled into the cave, hiding for his life. His pursuer, none other than the crazy King Saul himself wandered into the cavern. In a rare moment of vulnerability, the king let down his guard as he prepared to relieve his bodily functions. This is your chance, David’s associates urged. You can kill him now!…
Equipped with Encouragement and Endurance
When waiting in exasperation for Truth to be seen, I learned that God gives encouragement and endurance if I only ask.
Patience Defined Love
Grandpa taught me many things through his actions. Patience is the one which stands out the most.
(Impatiently) Searching for Patience
When faced with fear, adrenaline pumping and the need to do something NOW, Moses’ instructions give wisdom for us today.