Sometimes I am surprised at the way the stuff of life randomly arranges itself, only to immediately see that God’s sovereignty was once again showing. Today, I powered on my Kindle Scribe and opened my Digital Scripture Journal. I have been enjoying the freedom this tool gives me to take notes but not become distracted … Continue reading 2 Years Later: The Beautiful Timing of the Lord
“Don’t mess with Texas” reads the bumper sticker on the large pickup truck with the gun rack in the back window. The state motto for Texas is “friendship” and was chosen in 1830. The meaning comes from a local Indian word for “allies” or “friends.” But today the slogan that seems more popular at times … Continue reading The God Who is Like Texas
The day after Thanksgiving – the one-year anniversary of Robyn’s death – Melissa shared something with me. It was a reflection she had penned on life as we presently know it. She thought about what she would say to Robyn if she had the opportunity to chat with her for a few minutes. As I … Continue reading To Bless the Lord: A Guest Post by Melissa Stearns
Note: This article was originally published in February of 2024. Somehow it became a draft again and I haven’t been able to restore it without republishing. If this feels like déjà vu when you read it, you’re not crazy! The valley is so dark sometimes. I have written about this a little in a previous … Continue reading God Doesn’t Owe Me Kindness
All your friends sit in your living room, having just dined sumptuously at your table, and now take up residence on your furniture. Tea and coffee have been served all around and a lively conversation keeps on going. In a bit, you will break out a game of Settlers of Catan or maybe something more relaxed, like Carcassonne. Much … Continue reading Better Than a Party
It really shouldn't be, should it? We know His character is both loving and gracious. A simple survey of the Bible makes this plain. Even in the Old Testament, when we read of the many wicked kings in Israel, we still see that God is merciful and gracious to His people. His people that really … Continue reading When God’s Grace is Unexpected
Robyn wanted her testimony read at her funeral. With a patch over one eye to stop her double vision, and with a finger on her iPhone’s swipe keyboard, Robyn composed her testimony. Sometimes she was able to use her laptop, but the awkward angle of her hospital bed didn't always allow this. But no matter … Continue reading Robyn’s Testimony: Her Final Words to the World
There are a few things that you just don't think about when you check into a hospice house. You don't think that you'll be sharing a refrigerator with 12 other patients. The rooms are nice, but the coziness means bringing multiple reusable bags of stuff from home and back each day. Pain relief is a … Continue reading Two Homes and the Body of Christ
When Robyn noticed a large lump in her leg in late December, our world turned upside down. It took two biopsies and too much time to figure out what was going on. By March we finally knew it was a very rare type of cancer (Ewing's Sarcoma). The treatment plan was chemotherapy to shrink the … Continue reading Holding Hands in Hospice and Trusting the Grace of God
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