“Stop. Just stop. Stop the unhealthy lifestyle. Stop trying to be what you are not, what you were never intended to be.” These words are from my journal, dated 12/2/94. I was coming out of that first bout of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and looking eagerly toward resuming my “regularly scheduled life.” I was ready to…
Month: September 2020
A Prayer of Hope
For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Eternal, “plans for peace, not evil, to give you a future and hope—never forget that. Jeremiah 29:11 The Voice
Listening for Hope
“Hope” is the thing with feathers –That perches in the soul –And sings the tune without the words –And never stops – at all – And sweetest – in the Gale – is heard –And sore must be the storm –That could abash the little BirdThat kept so many warm – I’ve heard it in…
Hope
No pit is so deep that He is not deeper still; with Jesus even in our darkest moments, the best remains and the very best is yet to be. Corrie ten Boom Show me the path where I should go, O Lord; point out the right road for me to walk. Lead me; teach me; for you…
Someone You Should Know:
Corrie ten Boom A couple of weeks ago, I highlighted Anne Frank. Her words, written as she lived during a horrendous time, shine for the reader. Corrie ten Boom was a Dutch Christian watchmaker who, along with her father and sister, hid Jews from the Nazis. Like Anne Frank, she was sent to a concentration…
Bloom . . .
The empty hook on my wall was beginning to irritate me. So I went to the dollar store (I love the dollar store!) and looked through the pictures. After several minutes, I came upon one that said, “Bloom Where You are Planted.” It was a pretty green and pink on a cream background and would…