By Katie Heid Tragedy is not a respecter of time or convenience. It laughs off age and ability and snubs its nose at our carefully laid plans. It does not care whether we are “ready” or whether we’ve said all…
Joy in the Mourning
Category: Trials
What a Little Bird Showed Me…
I had a tough morning the other day. And as I was driving to work, my mind took a quick slide into “what if”. I felt uncertain and frustrated. Afraid. Then I pulled into my parking spot and this little…
The Lord is Near…
Great is the Lord, and highly to be praised, And His greatness is unsearchable. One generation shall praise Your works to another, And shall declare Your mighty acts. On the glorious splendor of Your majesty And on Your wonderful works, I will meditate. Men shall…
God: Our Refuge and Strength
I have to admit I am distressed as I read the daily reports of increased fires, floods, earthquakes, long extinct volcanoes coming to life, and the toxicity of our air quality. Along with these natural disasters is the instability of…
Choosing Life… Again
A Deadly Mission ~ In 1964 a missionary family from Belfast found themselves caught up in a bloody rebellion in the Central African Republic of Congo. Anxiety filled my heart as I watched this documentary about an Irish family who…