Web Originals

I began considering the God-given, spiritual qualities that I naturally express, such as strength, resilience, goodness, and joy. I started to realize that these qualities couldn’t come and go; they were hardwired in me.

Replacing stress with rest

The fact of God’s unvarying goodness means that peace is always our right—not just when a project is completed, but while the work is happening, too.

My healing was complete

What should have been a fun evening around the campfire turned into an uncomfortable experience for this teen, who found he couldn’t tolerate the smoke. Could a change in thought bring healing?

My prayers for peace

When my husband was part of an international peacekeeping force away from home, I learned to entrust his safety as well as mine and our children’s to God. 

Where we live

It is a place we know so well,
though not a house ...

Looking for a job?

If you’re hitting a lot of dead ends looking for a job, or maybe just feeling like your talents aren’t recognized, this author has some ideas that can help.

What’s my motive?

I’d been looking at this as a chance to perform and to show off what I thought was my talent, when my motive should have been to glorify God.

God’s message

I will protect you; I will preserve you
You are enfolded in My tender care ...
Jesus’ “rebellion” wasn’t personal or fueled by anger. He was not waging war against others or in danger of losing his stability and peace even as he “acted boldly.” He was bringing the healing power of God, good, to counter “the accredited evidence of the senses.”
I’d discovered that my joy, my strength, my capacity were all sourced in God, who is certain and sure.
I stopped checking to see if the water was rising. I realized that my only job was to bear witness to God’s omnipotence, omnipresence, and omniaction.

One endless day

The human stress and strain is such a topic of discussion
That, when I take it in ...