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BE READY!
We all start with that kind of confidence, but on the road to adulthood we lose pieces of it to worries about finances, jobs, health, politics, and relationships. While God wants to give us His Kingdom, we still face setbacks. Like Dad’s airplanes, we will sometimes crash to the ground and splinter into bits of balsa wood.
Buying a Speed Boat
But handling money and staying close to God aren’t always easy things. As Cyndi Lauper once sang, “Money changes everything.”
A Sign to Pray
You don’t have to use fancy words or perfect phrasing. God listens to your heart—even when the words don’t come. Let your whole self—mind, body, and spirit—become a living prayer.
JUST ONE THING
Many of us relate to Martha. We want to create a welcoming home, put on a good meal, keep everything running smoothly. And there’s nothing wrong with those gifts of service. But they shouldn’t come at the expense of what matters most: sitting at the feet of Jesus.
Ask a Stupid Question
Here’s the truth: We can’t claim to love God and withhold love from others. Neighborliness isn’t about location—it’s about compassion. Jesus calls us to love beyond borders, beyond comfort zones, beyond assumptions. The Samaritan was an outsider; Jesus was an outsider. We are all outsiders. And, knowing this, Jesus is always our neighbor.
Steppin’ Out!
After Ron’s death, I slowly began to step into a new calling. I could write, speak, and encourage others walking the path of caregiving or loss. I could be an example—not of perfection—but of perseverance.
What I once thought was impossible, God made possible.