Faith and Hope

jeremiah 23:11

Hope when Life is Out of Control

“This may feel uncomfortable, but it won’t harm you. Trust me.” My doctor’s attempts to reassure me did ...
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psalm 31:14-15

You’re Braver Than You Imagine!

If you were to list the five bravest people you know, whose names would be highlighted on your ...
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more things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of

Do Our Prayers Matter?

Friends, I sensed the Lord directing me to re-post this message from last November. I hope you enjoyed ...
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lamentations 3:22-23

No Proof? Dare to Hope!

When Lee and I were newly engaged, he deployed to Turkey for four weeks while stationed at Hill ...
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All the days ordained for me were written in yourbook before one of them came to be. - Psalm 139:16

God, Where Are You?

Most of us experience confusion as we wait for God to answer our prayers. Although we might not ...
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psalm 139:16

On the Very Day

If you’re anything like me, you cherish those times when God highlights a verse that brings new insights. ...
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jeremiah 17:7-8

I Believe!

7 adults + 3 dogs + 1 cat = 11. That was the total of living beings doing ...
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psalm 62:6

I Will Not Be Shaken!

One of my favorite declarations of faith is written by King David during a time of great upheaval. ...
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matthew 7:7

Ask, Seek, Knock

Prayer is a mystery, but it’s not complicated. God tells us to ask – it’s as simple as ...
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hope dares to live the yes of gods heart

The “Yes” of God’s Heart

As my husband and I drove into Roseburg, Oregon the night before I was to speak at a ...
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