When God Used A Painting Her father was diagnosed with kidney cancer. The news was crushing. A month later her husband was diagnosed with the same cancer. Sadly the disease progressed quickly and she lost both men within a few short weeks of each other. “Why God, why?” The question kept pounding through her thoughts. …
Blessings In Double It was my art that connected us. She was recently parted from a bad marriage, without a job, and without a home. She was broken and desperately needed encouragement. I told her I would pray. She longed for a calendar but she had no money. To both satisfy her desire and preserve …
Is Your GPS Turned On? I’m a small town girl. I lived most of my life in a remote community with one flashing pedestrian light that was seldom used. When we moved to Oregon I was overwhelmed and didn’t drive for the first two months. Seven years later my driving skills have adapted, however when …
A Change of Perspective What you are about to read is a sad story. It is a story of a woman who impacted my life greatly and forever changed the way I view a homeless person or a drug addict. It is because of her that I have a soft spot for marginalized individuals. If …
What Are You Doing God? Did I Hear You Right? After a long series of faith building events, we sold everything except my husband’s tools and a few personal effects. We took what would fit in our work truck and car, and said good-bye to the town and country I had called home for nearly …
You Are Not Alone Job The Pain: “My days fly faster than a weaver’s shuttle. They end without hope. O God, remember that my life is but a breath, and I will never again feel happiness. You see me now, but not for long. You will look for me, but I will be gone. …“I …
Is What’s Popular Always Right? I seldom travel, so when I do I find it stressful. Last week I was dropped off at Sea-tac International Airport. I momentarily stood on the curb, my suitcase in hand and took a deep breath. With a frantic prayer on my lips I walked through the automatic doors. My …
a Love Note gone Wrong “I need you to wake me up in the morning around 6:00 or 7:00”, my husband said as he gave me a goodnight kiss. I’m an early riser so am accustomed to being his alarm clock. I smiled the next morning when I found a note on my computer. “Dearest, …