Comfort for All

Comfort in a Small PackageA young friend of mine is grieving the loss of a young man whom she loved. Wounded while serving in Afghanistan, his heartbroken family chose to remove life support after waiting and praying for signs of recovery for nearly three weeks. The day after his death she sent me this story: […]


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Seeing the Trees

729 Shades of GreenThis week was a challenging one for me. I was extra-busy at work, with several projects demanding my attention. At home, we hosted a small birthday party and barbeque on Monday evening, attended a special monthly worship service at our church on Wednesday evening, and on Thursday we welcomed dear friends who […]


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A Walk Through the Valley of the Shadow, Part Four

Saying Goodbye Behind the CurtainIn three previous posts (which you can find here, here, and here), I’ve written about God’s guidance, comfort and encouragement during my mother’s struggle with cancer. I’ve narrated in detail the events surrounding her diagnosis and the weeks that followed. And if you and I were sitting down for coffee together, […]


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When God Sends an Invoice

“…And Give to God what Belongs to God.” from Matthew 22:21I’ve shared many tales demonstrating our awareness of God’s protection, His guidance, His comfort, and His encouragement. Sometimes we spot Him in a different way. Every now and then, He taps us on the shoulder and clears His throat, so to speak, to remind us […]


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A Walk Through the Valley of the Shadow, Part Three

Travel OrdersIn two previous posts, (here and here), I have shared the story of my mother’s struggle with cancer and my awareness of God’s guidance through her illness. This time, God worked through my husband, Rich, to show me the right path to take. After my quick trip to Reno in late July, three weeks […]


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