When you go through deep waters, I will be with you.When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown.When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you.Isaiah 43:2 NLT *** *** And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of…
Author: Pam R
Hunter’s Terrible, Horrible …
No Good, Very Bad Day. (With my apologies to Judith Viorst) On Saturday, Hunter had an appointment to see the vet. Hunter does not want to see the vet. Ever. In order to take Hunter to the vet, he has to be sedated with gabapentin. Hunter doesn’t like gabapentin. I mixed it into his favorite…
Last Friday
No one is probably happier than I am that last Friday is over. I thought I was completely calm going into the ear procedure, but my back broke out in spasms that lasted the whole day. My body apparently knew something my mind didn’t. The actual procedure was over in minutes. Initially, I noticed an…
Waiting & Trusting
For since the world began,no ear has heardand no eye has seen a God like you,who works for those who wait for him!Isaiah 64:4 NLT *** God is bigger than time,dates, and appointments.He wants you to movethrough this day with a quiet heart,an inward assurance thatHe is in control, a peaceful certaintythat your life is…
God’s in Control
I know what I’m doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for.“When you call on me, when you come and pray to me, I’ll listen.Jeremiah 29:11-12 The Message *** Nothing is a surprise to God; nothing is a setback…
The World at the End
“The Bible tells us that the state of the world will grow darker as we near the end of the age.” Billy Graham *** Remember this: There are some terrible times coming in the last days. People will love only themselves and money. They will be proud and boast about themselves. They will abuse others with…
End of the World
We are living in scary times. But when tempted to give in to fear, remember Who is in charge – of everything at every time. *** Remember the old days. For I am God; there is no other.I am God; there are no other gods like Me.From the beginning I declare how things will end;from…
Live, Pray, Love
“Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered— how fleeting my life is.You have made my life no longer than the width of my hand. My entire lifetime is just a moment to you; at best, each of us is but a breath.” Psalm 39:4-5 NLT *** “This is our…
Light in the Tunnel
“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” Desmond Tutu *** Why then be downcast? Why be discouraged and sad? Hope in God! I shall yet praise him again. Yes, I shall again praise him for his help.Psalm 42:5 Living Bible *** Last week, I messaged my doctor…
Hope-Filled
Did yesterday’s song seem a little “chirpy” to you? I know. But right now, I need some chirpy in my life. And the best part of that song, aside from the earworm it leaves, it the hope it engenders. God doesn’t scrap us or our mistakes; He fixes them and us. That is reason for…