For us, this is a time of weakness. Yet over and over again, God reminds me that it's good to be in need.
Tag: suffering
On Questions without Answers
By Meredith Mills @DazzledByTheSon Why, God? Why? Has that question ever haunted you? Does your faith flounder when life deals a low blow, like our punching bag shuddering before my kids' Kung Fu fists? Mine does sometimes, especially when logic goes unsatisfied and cliché answers just won't do. It's been one of those seasons for me lately… Continue reading On Questions without Answers
God of the Storm
By Meredith Mills @DazzledByTheSon Have you ever experienced a natural disaster? I’ve been through several – two earthquakes while living in California, a hurricane during my teen years in Hawaii, even a fire in the valley directly behind our home. Oh, and a predicted tsunami (though it was quite anti-climactic when it rolled in at… Continue reading God of the Storm
Did We Take a Wrong Turn?
Did we take a wrong turn somewhere, God? This path we’re on is bumpier than I expected. I’m not seeing many "green pastures" or much "still water." It’s certainly not glamorous. I was kind of hoping for something more exciting, less mundane. I know You lead down “paths of righteousness,” but isn’t there a less… Continue reading Did We Take a Wrong Turn?
When Life Blindsides You
It came out of nowhere, that unidentified flying creature.
Look-alikes
By Meredith Mills @DazzledByTheSon “You can’t deny that one’s yours!” That was the comment we heard as my husband carried our littlest into the church where he would be speaking later that morning. It’s true - she definitely bears his image. In fact, I’ve been told she's the female version of him as a child.… Continue reading Look-alikes
We Are Family
We need committed friendships and regular fellowship that we aren’t quick to walk away from.
It Wasn’t Supposed to be This Way…
It wasn't supposed to be this way...but here's hope.
I Shouldn’t Feel This Way
I "played hookie" on Sunday. Oh, I went to church. I dropped my family off and then sat in the parking lot during Sunday School. I just couldn't bring myself to go in. My heart was in turmoil. I was upset about how the morning was going. Actually, I was upset about how life is… Continue reading I Shouldn’t Feel This Way
When You Need Refuge
"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble" Ps 46:1. What comes to mind when you hear the word refuge? I think of a photograph I've seen of a lighthouse at the end of a pier. Waves are crashing around the structure, nearly engulfing it. But the lighthouse stands firm. The… Continue reading When You Need Refuge
