Don’t Cry
Perhaps two of the more difficult words to hear when you are bursting with tears are, “DON’T CRY.” That suggests we aren’t allowed to freely express ourselves by simply letting the tears flow. Let’s be honest, shedding a bucket of tears can be a great release of our emotions. Why are we often told not […]
Only But A Season
When lost in sadness or crippled by fear, one could ask “Why am I here?” Losing a loved one in a tragic way, could cause a person to ask, “What’s the purpose of today?” When struggling with pain for days on end, one could wonder, “When will it all end?” Yes, we feel the consequences […]
Unforgiveness
I recently was confronted with unforgiveness in my heart. My response was, “Me?” As we grow closer to the Lord, He will allow unresolved issues of the heart to surface in due time. It was time to face issues I had swept under the rug for years. I found myself paralyzed, emotionally and mentally, as […]
FAILURE…He can redeem that!
I have often said that failure is a great teacher. So is pain. That’s how children learn to respect the hazards in our home. We can tell our children over and over again that a knife is dangerous, but they will continually keep reaching for it at the dinner table until, one day, the sharp […]
Ouch! That Hurts!
“He jests at scars who never felt a wound.” ~Romeo and Juliet Pain is a gift – the ability to experience it is for good. The ability to feel sensation – the luxury of silk, a soft cheek, the nubby kernels of popcorn, the inviting heat of a glow ember. A numb foot is […]