There are passages in life when the landscape shifts suddenly — when the familiar warmth of companionship grows cold and the steady presence of loved ones feels distant or uncertain. In times like theses, we may find ourselves searching the horizon for reassurance, longing for a foundation that will not give way beneath us. OurContinue reading “When People Fail You: Finding Strength in Psalm 27”
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Broken
Last Thursday, my son was playing basketball with his friends at the local park. He was running around, dribbling the ball, and making buckets. This guy was just having a good time with his friends. Then, just as he was cross checking an opponent, he tripped on a crack in the pavement and down heContinue reading “Broken”
The Thorn of Regret
So many people have suggestions and opinions as to what Paul’s thorn was when he was sharing with the people of Corinth about it. In 2 Corinthians 12, he called his “thorn…in the flesh” a “messenger of satan.” Paul didn’t tell them specifically what it was, but I’m sure we all can speculate in ourContinue reading “The Thorn of Regret”
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”
What’s a Lament?
Over the last couple of weeks, I have been learning more about prayer. And in doing so, I have found out that while prayer is simple, a lot of us do not lay it all out there for Him. A lot of us simply say a set of words that we feel He wants toContinue reading “What’s a Lament?”
Are You Facing Trials?
There are so many times that I tell myself, “It is going to get better. It is going to get better.” Sometimes it does, and sometimes it doesn’t. But through it all, I am reminded of how God is with me and will never leave me. I am reminded of when Moses went to Pharaoh,Continue reading “Are You Facing Trials?”
Coffee with Candee 