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Strength in Weakness

Why is it so hard to admit we can’t handle all the STUFF In our lives on our own? Pride. That’s the short answer. How many times have I asked friends and family to pray for me as a last resort? Why in the world would that be my last resort?? I’ll try all...

When Miracles Don’t Happen

I’ve been praying for a miracle. I’ve had a nagging health issue for nearly 20 years now. In the spirit of Paul with his thorn in the side, I won’t name it. But it’s a drag. And as the years have progressed, it’s gotten draggier....

Learning to Trust my Heart

I don’t much trust my heart these days. And I really, really want to! I have a heart condition called atrial fibrillation. It stinks. What happens is, for no discernible reason, my heart rate will jump from 60 to 160. While I’m sitting still. Or standing....

My Annual Suffering Inoculation

The summer after I turned 30 I was stung by a couple of yellow jackets. And ended up in the emergency room with full-blown anaphylaxis. After seven years of allergy shots my doctor decreed that my resistance was, “as good as it gets.” Turns out they...

Praying with Jane (Austen)

How could I resist? I was offered an opportunity to be part of the launch team for Rachel Dodge’s new devotional Praying with Jane: 31 Days Through the Prayers of Jane Austen. Sign me up! I’ve read and reread all of Austen’s novels and while I was...