A Christmas Prayer for those Who Struggle During Christmas

He heals the broken-hearted. Psalm 147:3 Everlasting Father, I ask You to go to those whose hearts ache on Your Son’s birthday. They are hurting and lonely. Father, let them know it’s okay to give You the pain, loneliness, and frustration that rests in their hearts. Enable them through Your grace to know You are […]

God of All Comfort

It is gut wrenching to watch a loved one process grief but we must resist using platitudes and exhortations - the best way to help is to simply be with them.

One morning, I was Zooming with a group of friends about the rare gift of a friend who knows how to just ‘be’ with you as you process through grief. That friend who sits with you without offering platitudes. That friend who quietly listens and gives hugs when needed, and stays with you in your […]

My Christmas Prayer

Christmas Prayer 2017 - For those who struggle with the Holiday season, the lonely, the alone, the suffering ones.

My Christmas greetings for 2017 and a  Christmas Prayer for all those who find the Christmas season a difficult one. May you know Him as Immanuel – God with us.   Everlasting Father, I ask you to come to those whose hearts ache on your Son’s birthday. They are hurting and lonely. Father, let them […]

Love Wins – Standing with Belgium and Turkey

Love wins - as long as resist fear and keep our eyes focused on Christ, the enemy will not be the ultimate victor. Belgium, Turkey, and every other nation under siege of hate groups, we stand with you.

I stand with people around the world as we pray for the people of Brussels and those internationals who just happened to be traveling through the nation. My prayers and hopes are sent out for those lives are forever changed because of the hate crimes committed against Belgium. My heart breaks for those who grief […]