My dear brothers and sisters, I wish we could live in a world where nothing bad ever happened to the people of God. But, bad things—horrible things—happen to good people every...
Healing from a traumatic event
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Sister Michelle Watson
Articles by Sister Michelle Watson
Toys and Testimonies
See the awesome glass gemstone I'm holding in the picture at the top of today's article? It's very, very cool. A friend brought it to our house for a playdate, and the kids...
The things that truly satisfy
What's your favorite comfort food? For me, it's soup. Hearty soup loaded with vegetables. I love chicken noodle soup, Italian wedding soup, tortilla soup, and pho. They're warm...
The Happiest Place on Earth
In 2001 and 2002, I worked at the Happiest Place on Earth. Yep, Disneyland California. It was a pretty great job for a college student. I had a costume. I worked in a place...
2 Sneaky Thieves
Have you ever been robbed? I once worked with a gal whose apartment was robbed while she was away. She didn't feel safe in her apartment for a long time afterwards. Her...
God Did Both
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." (John 15:13) As a young kid, I remember thinking, "I don't think I could ever die for...
Waiting for the Peaceable Fruit to Ripen
Raising two small boys under age 5 has me going back to Hebrews 12:11 again and again. It says, "Now, no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous:...
4 Scriptures that stood out
When I was a teenager, I kept a book of quotes. When I came across a quote that I liked, I'd hand-write it into my little book so that I wouldn't forget it. Now, I chuckle at...
Pleasure seekers, pain reapers
It starts so innocently. I slide into a booth at Los Corrales. The waiter flashes a smile and places a warm basket of golden chips on the table, along with a ceramic dipping bowl...
God Works in Mysterious Ways
Do you remember when Jesus told His disciples, "What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter" (John 13:7)? Do you remember what Jesus was doing at the time? He...