In the Middle of It

In the Middle of It

Have you ever felt like even after praying and praying about that tough situation in your life, you still see no sign of improvement? Like you’ve waited and waited, but it still feels like too much to bear? Where is God’s deliverance in these times? “But they that...
House or Home?

House or Home?

I love home renovation shows. It’s fun to see an out-of-date house stripped to its studs and built back up with shiny new appliances, modern furniture, and fresh paint. I love to watch with my husband so we can take notes on designs and styles we would want to include...
Are Your Roots Tight?

Are Your Roots Tight?

“Do you miss living in Ohio?” I often get asked. The first words that quickly slip off of my tongue are “I MISS gardening!” “But Florida is beautiful, why can’t you garden there?” “It’s not the same; everything I...
What’s Your Spiritual Temperature?

What’s Your Spiritual Temperature?

“Ninety-seven,” said the medical assistant, “You may enter the office.” I have heard these words quite often in the past few weeks. I am not permitted entry to certain establishments without first getting my temperature screened. Even my dog...
The 100 Hall

The 100 Hall

This article is another installment in Brother P’s series, “Lessons From the Nursing Home.” In the nursing home where I work, we have a hallway that is locked. The 100 hall is for people who are confused and may walk out of the building and get lost....
Rest for My Soul

Rest for My Soul

Today, I’m writing about the concept of “rest.” Take a look at the scale of 1 to 10 below, and give yourself a rating. Now, how about this next scale? Where do you rate yourself on this one? Some of us spend the majority of our time feeling worn out...