In the Old Testament of the Bible, people were encouraged to make memorials at places where God did miraculous things. Often, these were made of stone and meant to be permanent reminders for future generations of what God had done in that place. I think we are wise to create similar memorials in our own lives, whether …
Tag Archives: Thanking God
21 Ways to Live Out Your Faith in 2017
I’m really not a fan of New Year resolutions. I’m kind of more of a U2 kinda girl: nothing really changes on New Year’s Day. Still…the world sees January as a clean slate, so why not make it a time to embrace new things? I just know, that for me, unless I seek God’s help, …
A Chance to Breathe Again
A month from today, something magical is going to happen–I will be able to breathe freely again! I wrote a few weeks back about the providentially improbable way I found out why I’d been wheezing and breathless for several years. Idiopathic subglottic stenosis is a narrowing of the trachea just below the vocal cords. So …
A Most Unlikely Diagnosis
If you’ve been around me in the past few years, you’ve probably noticed me wheezing. If you’re really close to me, you’ve surely noticed that I’m not as active as I used to be. I don’t go for walks anymore. I’m now one of those annoying people who will drive around five minutes just to …
The Road to Healing
In the days following Zach’s motorcycle accident last month, there was a lot of driving between Orlando (where my parents and kids were) and Melbourne (where Zach was hospitalized). The stretch of road we took was so pretty and peaceful. Lots of wide fields and grazing cows, white picket fences and stunning sunsets. Beauty is …