Being delivered from my problems isn’t always best for me. Truthfully, I’d rather not endure difficult stuff, but I know each trial provides an opportunity for me to trust God and be refined.
5 Things to Remember When Times Get Tough
Last week was rough. An unusual shape showed up on an x-ray and my doctor scheduled me for an ultrasound. I wasn’t prepared for the news. The doctor recommended a pretty significant surgery to remove two large fibroid tumors.
The Right Response When Things Go Wrong
How do you respond when things get tough? If you’re like me, too often you try to figure out how to ‘fix’ whatever it is, so the problem goes away. We don’t like difficult situations and the sooner we can find a solution the better.
I Found God in a Basement
Once upon a time ago, in the city of Chicago, there lived a Greek family. There was a mom, a dad, and five children. I was the oldest girl. We grew up to be a religious family. Our parents didn’t go with us to church, but they required that we attend.
So Long Mrs. Fix-It
When someone tells me about a problem, I’m already thinking about a way to solve it. That’s not always a good thing. In fact, sometimes it can create more problems than it solves. . .