Category: Struggles

Our message at church today was about what to do when the flames of romance are not so hot.  Oh, how we love when the romance is high and we are connected to our spouse or partner!  All seems right with the world and we’d rather be nowhere else but with them!  Unfortunately, it does…

“You have circled the mountain long enough; now turn north.” (Deuteronomy 2:3)What a simple, yet powerful verse.  I think I’m to the point of being dizzy from all of my circling and am not even sure which direction I am going.  It’s time to STOP and turn north… keeping my eye on the prize.  It’s…

It’s Friday… end of the week before a busy Easter weekend.  There is so much to do and prepare and carry out.  For me, it’s a busy day at work and then off to shop for the family gathering on Sunday.  Meanwhile, the house needs to be cleaned for our guests, along with all of…

Betrayal… such a harsh word.  It’s what happened in the movies! Merriam-Webster defines betray as: 1) to lead astray; 2) to deliver to an enemy by treachery; 3) to fail or desert especially in time of need; 4) to reveal unintentionally; 5) to disclose in violation of confidence. As I’ve been reading the various accounts…

I love gardens.  I enjoy spending time in beautiful gardens.  I’ve often wondered what the Garden of Gethsemane looked like.  Jesus spent one hour there before being arrested.  Were there pretty annuals and perennials?  Any flowering trees?  I wonder if he had a bench nearby to sit if he was tired?   During the hour Jesus…

We all have struggles in our lives.  Some are bigger than others. Some are so tiny that no one notices we struggle, and maybe we don’t even notice it ourselves at times.  Some are larger and may be hidden from others. Some are very visible.  My struggle is huge (no pun intended) and very visible.…