Sorrow and Joy: Close Companions in Life

Sorrow and Joy: Close Companions in Life  Almost four months ago I wrote this in my journal on January 22, 2020.  There are mixed feelings today. Joy and Sorrow. We are moving into our house today! The Joy is to finally be settled. The joy of seeing the children happy and becoming more at peace. The sorrow is there too. That this move is real. We are not on vacation. We are making this our home. Home. A place to…

5 (More) Prayers to Pray Over Bible Study

5 (More) Prayers to Pray Over Bible Study These are the days of upside down feelings. When we read about what is going on in the world I feel like my heart goes from worry to wonder. I see so much heartache and pain, but then I see the good, the beautiful, and praise God for His amazing provision. The emotional whiplash is hard on a soul, but isn’t this real life too? Joy and sorrow? Suffering and rejoicing? Hope…

ReNaming Our Loneliness

 ReNaming Our Loneliness  My husband left me.  I lost my job.  I moved.  My parent is sick and I have to care for them.  My children need me.  I’m been hurt by someone who said they were my friend.  I’m not friendly enough.  I’m too……..fat, dumb, skinny, boring….to have friends.  I am sick and I can’t leave the house.  I have no friends because I’m unlovable.  I’ve been rejected too many times.  I eat dinner alone every night.  The house…

Seven of the Best Women Bible Study Teachers

Seven of the Best Women Bible Study Teachers  Over the past seven years I’ve held an in-home Bible study. In that time we would do around three Bible studies a year.  I’ve led and been a part of Bible studies for over twenty years now. I’ve done all of the “big names” in Bible study, as well as lesser-known Bible teachers. After doing a lot of research, here are seven of the best women Bible study teachers. I feel these…