“I have to admit, Lord, I don’t really understand what You are doing here.” I walked around my neighborhood, praying as I took in some fresh air. Praying for my husband, my children, some dear friends… and I realized I had been praying some of these same prayers over and […]
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“Would you like a direct phone line to God?” Chances are, your answer to this question would be, “Absolutely!” As Christians, we sometimes forget we’ve already been connected to that line! It’s called prayer. And it has no monthly fees, surcharges, taxes, or equipment to purchase. In all seriousness, praying […]
When I was starting out as a counselor, I was struck by how frequently poor communication was at the root of many clients’ problems. Not only did time not heal old wounds, but it appeared to deepen the scar tissue. That tissue then limited mobility and was a constant reminder […]
Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.John 15:3 In her book Being Brave, my friend Kelly Johnson recounts a trip she and her husband took to Napa Valley, […]
Severe thunderstorms, especially during spring and summer, are part of everyday life in northeast Ohio. They are so common that many of us give little or no thought to preparing for them when we hear the distant rumble of thunder and see moisture-laden clouds marching towards us. While rain is […]