Sometimes, when I pray and get the answer I\’m hoping for, I tell myself it was a coincidence. Lame, I know. Why pray if, when it\’s answered, you write it off, right? Here\’s an example: About a month ago, Richard was on a trip to the Jung|e and I was at a beach house hereContinue reading “Pray Small, Too”
Tag Archives: Doubt
How Dare I?
Worry. It\’s my thorn in the flesh. I consumes me more often than I like to admit. I\’m supposed to be brave and bold. But I\’m fearful and hesitant. I must be adventurous to be on this journey, right? But I\’m not. Usually I fight this battle with Scripture like Philippians 4.8:Finally brothers, whatever isContinue reading “How Dare I?”
Thankful Thursday: God\’s Patience
As I read the e-mail my heart sank. When I got the phone call with the good news, I was ecstatic! When Richard told me about his conversation, I became worried. When we hadn\’t heard back, I was stressed. When I read the text, I was encouraged. All of this in just a day\’s time.Continue reading “Thankful Thursday: God\’s Patience”
What If We Don\’t Die Young?
I\’m a worrier. It\’s something I\’ve struggled with as far back as I can remember. For example, one time in fourth grade, a girl came into our class saying that she was late because there was a car wreck on her way to school and the traffic was backed up. I burst into tears becauseContinue reading “What If We Don\’t Die Young?”
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