When do we find ourselves in an emotionally devastating situation where our hearts are just so heavy that our entire physical being shows that heaviness? Do you pray to God to utilize you, too? That is exactly where we find Hannah in the first chapter of 1 Samuel. She is so down in her soulContinue reading “Hannah Prayed to God for Samuel”
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The Power of Divine Protection in Troubling Times
Recently, my son told me about a boy he goes to school with whose house had police officers outside early one morning. As he talked, I could tell it really affected him. He said this boy is carrying so much hurt, and hearing about it made my son deeply emotional and empathetic. The home thisContinue reading “The Power of Divine Protection in Troubling Times”
Understanding Biblical Sin: A Journey to Forgiveness
There are a few really big themes in the Bible, and one of them is “sin”. Sin is really about the things that we do, and even what we think, that don’t line up with what God wants for us. It’s kind of like missing the goal in soccer or forgetting to take out theContinue reading “Understanding Biblical Sin: A Journey to Forgiveness”
Why I Love the Bible
There are so many reasons why I love the Bible, the Word of God. This blog is a place where I provide little posts that take no longer than a cup of coffee to read through. And I would need to take an immense amount of time to explain all of my reasons. So IContinue reading “Why I Love the Bible”
“Have You Not Known?”
Let me tell you this: God has blessed me with this scripture from Isaiah chapter 40. I was reading my daily portion of scripture, and this passage lit up my heart. At the time, I was feeling so alone, so under appreciated, so unseen and unknown. These thoughts took over my mind. And I amContinue reading ““Have You Not Known?””
Psalm 3
There are so many things going on in my own life that are chaotic and troublesome. I have kids that are out of school for the summer, and they are bored. Lacking transportation has made this a boring summer for them. Also, this summer brings out the pests. I have a pest problem that IContinue reading “Psalm 3”
Find Joy in Work
Do you go to work on any given day and find yourself struggling through it? Do you feel as though this “job” is pointless or difficult or just a struggle? Do you find yourself checking the time frequently hoping that the time will pass faster so that you can just “get out of here”? MostContinue reading “Find Joy in Work”
Lord, Strengthen Us
It has been a very trying time in this house. There have been a number of issues that have to be worked out soon. However, I am tired. Oh so tired! Many of the tasks required to be done are just so very draining, and it is difficult to find the motivation to finish thisContinue reading “Lord, Strengthen Us”
To Know and Love God
There has been a lot of resources that guide Christians in various aspects of our lives. These are well-meaning resources, but without the foundation of the Holy Bible they are meaningless and misleading. The most important resources that we have – outside of God Himself speaking directly and audibly to us – are prayer andContinue reading “To Know and Love God”
When Things Get Bad
Today is just another one of those days when I am super introspective. On these days, I think about how the events of my past have led me to who I am in my character today. So, of course, this leads me down a rabbit hole in remembering all of the past events, the decisionsContinue reading “When Things Get Bad”
Coffee with Candee 