Trust
Choosing Calm in the Storm
It’s Crazy! My husband and I went shopping Saturday afternoon to pick up some groceries and supplies. Not an unusual amount, just what we needed. We live in an RV, and there is no space for large packages of paper towels, toilet tissue, or bottled water. Maybe we should have gone earlier in the week …
Being Resilient: Fighting Hatred with Love
“Resilience draws from the strength of character, from a core set of values that motivate efforts to overcome the setback and resume walking the path to success. It involves self-control and a willingness to acknowledge one’s role in defeat. Resilience also thrives on a sense of community — the desire to pick oneself up because …
Budget Counselor – Choosing to Make Connections
When my husband and I volunteered as budget counselors at Hillcrest Platte County, we had no idea how much we would get back from the residents. Gaining Wisdom from Experienced Counselors As graduates of Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace program, we felt confident we could help the transitional housing residents with budgets. During the training session …
Choosing the Power of Prayer
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12 The Power of Prayer Prayer is powerful. Every day, I see people sending out prayer requests on social media. When someone needs healing or is struggling with a loss, their family, friends, and sometimes, strangers pray for them. Spending time in prayer brings …
Choosing To Trust
When life gets rough, we sometimes find it difficult to trust God. When I was a child, we played a trust game. Maybe you played it. One of us would open their arms out to the side and a friend would stand behind, arms out in front. If you trusted the friend to catch you, …