I feel like I live on that mountain. The full story of Abraham’s test on the mountain can be found in Genesis 22:1-19. After Austin was diagnosed with cancer in 2015, I read that story with fresh eyes. One phrase in particular jumped out at me: “Take your son, whom you love.” God knew Abraham… Continue reading On the Mountain (Again)
Fear, Part 2 “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” 2 Timothy 1:7 Ten months ago, almost to the day, I first wrote to you about fear. It was a Wednesday much like this one. I sat in the passenger seat typing as Tony drove toward… Continue reading Wordy Wednesdays
Never Alone “Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there! If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there your… Continue reading Wordy Wednesdays
Last week, I wrote to you about fear. I mentioned a doctor’s scary diagnosis and an unknown journey. As many of you were reading my words, my husband and I were headed south with our oldest son for an appointment with an eye specialist. That day will have forever changed our lives. Less than forty-eight… Continue reading Wordy Wednesday
Fear “They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the Lord to care for them” (Psalm 112:7 NLT). But I was afraid. I did not feel confident at all. The doctor had just given us news . . . news that I was not expecting. You know the kind of news that you feel… Continue reading Wordy Wednesday
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