God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. – Psalm 46:1 (NIV) Immense grief came when I lost my dad, an uncle, and my older brother to cancer over a span of 10 weeks in 2024. I had taken my dad to his medical appointments and stayed with him in...
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Which Planner Did You Choose?
In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. – Proverbs 16:9 (NIV) Every day, we make decisions that affect us now and in the future. I had such a decision to make a year ago. Which calendar or planner would I choose from among the...
Sacred Christmas
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will...
Ministering Through Cookies
I didn’t realize so many blessings would come from simply baking chocolate chip cookies. I thought my time and effort would just help raise a few dollars. But I was also uplifted and inspired in my own work. Before I baked the cookies, I felt down. Thanksgiving was a...
Finding the Miracle
So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. – Luke 2:16 (NIV) “What if the miracle looks...
Giving Thanks in Grief
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” – I Thessalonians 5:16-18 Given the circumstances, giving thanks can sometimes be hard. Tough circumstances came one after another for...
Look at What God is Doing Now
I had not planned to start my day with art, but I am so glad I did. When I pulled back the curtains covering our farmhouse windows, I saw a beautiful sunrise. As I took in God’s brushstrokes of stunning colors, a desire to paint rose up in me. Negative thoughts came...
Simpler, Healthier Holiday Fare with Food Allergies
I do not regret the way I ate over the holidays. Guilt about too many calories and too much sugar does not plague me. Instead, I feel satisfied with the simpler, healthier holiday fare I eat now that I have allergies. To read more about how I navigate holiday meals...
Choosing Restaurants on My Food Allergy Journey
Even with food allergies, I still enjoy eating out with family and friends from time to time. A food allergy-friendly menu and a thoughtful waiter made a big difference at a new restaurant I tried one time. You can read more about my experience in the full article on...
Abiding When Cold Fronts Stir Up Allergies
Do weather changes ever trigger allergies that slow you down? I often deal with allergy symptoms following cold fronts in the winter. In "Cold Fronts Can Bring on My Allergy Symptoms," I share how I managed to still study, teach, write, and travel with severe sinus...
