[God] comforts us in all our distress so we’ll be able to comfort others in any distress—using the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God (2 Corinthians 1:4 Becky’s No-nonsense Paraphrase). We All Need Comfort A catastrophic brain bleed killed my younger sister. One instant changed our lives. Before she died, I didn’t … Continue reading Comfort, by Becky Antkowiak
“Now, faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of we what we cannot see.“ Hebrews 11:1 Someone I care very much about received unexpected news last week that rocked her world. A frightening diagnosis for the most important person in her life. I cannot begin to walk in her shoes. Earlier this month, … Continue reading Sure, by Melissa Carey
“Behold, we are your servants.” But Joseph said to them, “Do not fear, for am I in the place of God?’” (Genesis 50:15-19). Has anyone else had a lot to keep track of lately? Because this past year, I’ve had a list! Everything, including buying the cheese for our daughter’s wedding shower to booking a … Continue reading Place, by Beth Duewel
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 Note – if you are distressed by talk of losing someone very close, this may be upsetting (I hope not). Last week, my mum died. She was 93 … Continue reading Valley, by Debb Hackett
So it came to pass, when they had brought them outside, that he said, “Escape for your life! Do not look behind you nor stay anywhere in the plain. Escape to the mountains, lest you be destroyed.” Genesis 19:17 Escape to the mountains lest you be destroyed. This refers to God’s judgement on Sodom and Gomorrah. … Continue reading Mountains, by Lori Altebaumer