I struggle with understanding some of the stories in the Old Testament of the Bible. David is one of them. I oscillate between feeling like…
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According to His Will
Years ago, a woman learned that her husband was having an affair with another woman. One evening she walked onto the deck where her husband…
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“There is none holy like the Lord: for there is none besides you; there is no rock like our God.” 1 Samuel 2:2 Hannah’s Prayer…
View More Hannah: Rock-Solid HopeWhatever It Takes
Lord, cause my children’s actions to reflect the true state of their hearts so that I know how to pray for them. Lord, open their…
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11 Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually! 12 Remember the wondrous works that he has done, his miracles and the judgments…
View More RememberMaking Sense Of Your Fishbowl
In my opinion, visiting the Miami Sea Aquarium and the glass tunnel aquarium at the Omaha Zoo pales in comparison to having pet fish. I’d…
View More Making Sense Of Your FishbowlDonuts and Disappointments: Teaching Our Preschoolers About Hope
God has placed patterns and examples around us to teach the virtue of hope. As parents, we journey with our little ones, seeing God acting…
View More Donuts and Disappointments: Teaching Our Preschoolers About HopeFriends Without Expectations
As a reminder to those of you who do not know me, I am not a pastor’s wife. I work in the home office of…
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As a little girl I often remember being asked what I would like to be when I grow up. I know my response ranged from…
View More Hope in Ministry TransitionOh, I Want to Know You More
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” James 1:17 Who doesn’t…
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