A New Normal – Radio Series Chapter 2
We usually tend to accept what pain does to us as normal. We file our hurtful memories away in our hidden heart closets marked “Brave and Strong” and assume that if we don’t think about them, they won’t bother us. The truth is, these things still impact how we think and act. What has become […]
Brave and Strong – Radio Series Chapter 1
I am no stranger to trauma. Tragic illnesses, family divorces, personal failures, business losses, children’s diseases, the death of loved ones, and even planned suicide are much too familiar. During the year of my most intense heartache, I hid behind a mask of bravery and stayed strong throughout each day—except on Friday nights. That’s when […]
The Ultimate Heartbreak – Radio Series
Jesus’ time on earth was part of a master plan–a plan that involved you and me. His is the greatest story ever told. It includes the most magnificent love, an astonishing sacrifice, and ultimately, unbelievable heartbreak. All done for us. When we lay awake at night, wondering if anyone really cares, if life will ever […]
When You Don’t Have the Words
As I listen to the Santa Ana winds blow outside my office window in Los Angeles, I’m reminded of God’s remarkable creation. Yet, with all He has going on, because He is God, He is able to simultaneously pause to listen and respond when His people pray. Recently, I received this message from a young […]
Stories to Share
As we ended the four-month launch of The Heart Healer, we filled our days with holiday activities, the wedding of our daughter, Heather, and like many of you, the sharing of a family flu epidemic. We spent our last days of 2017 surrounded by children and grandchildren, and couldn’t have been happier. In the months […]
Thanksgiving – Don’t Really Feel Like It?
What about giving thanks when our hearts are aching — when we’ve hit that deep place of despair, and we drag out of bed each day doing our best to be brave and strong? Is that you? Or someone you know? This morning I thought of you, and I thought of a critical time when […]
High School and Hearts
What do high school and hearts have in common? I can think of a lot of things, but today I’m writing about a high school friend who happens to be a blogger, too. Nancy Carmack has been blogging far longer than I have and always has interesting things to share on a variety of topics. […]
The Heart Healer
On July 25, 2017, The Heart Healer: God’s Response to Personal Prayer in a Hurting World, was finally released! The journey from conception to publication was long and often arduous, but I will always cherish the long days of prayer and perception of God’s presence. The experience was incredible! Testimonies from readers have been flooding […]
A Milestone Reached
I’m posting about this on social media today, but thought I’d give you guys the inside scoop. We knew when we moved to the L.A. area God had a plan for us to serve Him here. What we didn’t know was that He’d lead me to write a book about the amazingly loving way He […]
Celebrating His Amazing Grace
As we celebrate the resurrection of the Light of the World — Jesus — I’m reminded of the lyrics to this song: “This Is Amazing Grace” Lyrics by PHIL WICKHAM LYRICS Who breaks the power of sin and darkness? Whose love is mighty and so much stronger? The King of Glory, the King above all […]
Persevere
Writers are notoriously insecure, as they sit alone in their favorite meditative spot and weave their words for others to read. We wonder if, after long hours of creative work, anyone will want to read our product anyway. After a year of pounding the keyboard for my manuscript on heart healing, I’ve had moments when […]
Christmas Greetings
May your Christmas be filled with warm reminders of God’s immeasurable love for you, demonstrated perfectly by His Son, Jesus Christ.
Thankful
The last few days, I’ve thought a lot about various quotations and scriptures regarding thankfulness. Terry and I have so much to be thankful for. During our most challenging times — the years when our problems seemed insurmountable, and we had little hope — the verse that made the biggest impact on me was Psalm […]
What’s His Story?
I’m all about stories, and everyone has one. My daughter snatched me away from Los Angeles and treated me to a luxurious vacation in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. While reclining on the beach, I noticed a young man sitting alone in front of me, close to the surf. He was staring across the water with […]
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