When going through a difficult situation, we think that as we do God’s will, we see the benefit for our obedience as the peace He gives to us. That’s very true, but often there are benefits that emerge later that…
Praying for Strength When You Feel Like Giving Up
This is Part 2, “Prayer” of the Series “Anchored in God: Spiritual Practices for Hard Times”. Feel like giving up? I’ve been there. When my granddaughter Anna was in a four-wheeler accident, the hope of her waking up became slimmer…
10 Bible Verses to Hold on to When Life Feels Hard
This is the first post in a series, “Anchored in God: Spiritual Practices for Hard Seasons. Not too long ago, I had a minor procedure, which stressed me because I didn’t know what to expect. God tells us not to…
How the Holy Spirit Helps You Grow Spiritually Every Day
This post was updated October 23, 2025. Have you ever wondered how the Holy Spirit helps you grow spiritually every day? When Jesus returned to heaven, the Father didn’t leave us on our own—He sent us the Holy Spirit, a…
God’s Hand in Healing: 7 Ways He Restores After Grief
This post was updated October 15, 2025. Healing begins with surrender. If you want to see the blessings that come with submitting to God, read: “8 Life-Changing Benefits of Submitting to God’s Will.” March is a hard month for my…
