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Life’s Challenges

Jesus said, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” We have a Savior who knows our struggles and knows our pain, and he will give us the strength to persevere and trust his will for us.

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Life’s Challenges

God’s love is bigger than dollar signs

My family and I made a decision recently that was a little bit scary. It was scary because it impacted the amount of monthly…

Life’s Challenges

God is near

Have you ever felt defeated, deflated, and bone weary?  King David of Israel felt this same soul-crushing weariness. Despite God’s promise that the Savior…

Life’s Challenges

Goodbye isn’t the end

Goodbye—is there a worse word in the English language? As I type this, I am surrounded by moving boxes and packing tape. Our family…

Life’s Challenges

Therefore we have hope

If you’ve ever read the book of Lamentations in the Old Testament, let’s just say its name says it all. It overflows with sorrow…

Life’s Challenges

Not forgotten

On September 12, 2001, many people in remote areas of Alaska hadn’t heard the news that shook the world (9/11). Hunters were stranded, waiting…

Life’s Challenges

The economy of more

Last year I asked for more. I had one insane financial goal, and I asked God to help me meet it. He did. And…

Life’s Challenges

Plan for a train

Plan for a train One of my daughter’s track coaches was known for being that kind of coach—the one who set a high bar…

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Never give up

Irene came of age during the Great Depression—a young mother before WWII. Her marriage was fraught with neglect and abuse as she raised her…

Life’s Challenges

Will God provide?

For the longest time, I was sure there was a biblical promise that God would provide everything I need for my life—that I would…

Life’s Challenges

On second thought . . .

Can you relate to second-guessing? Do you doubt your decisions habitually? If you do, then you have some work to do on strengthening your…

Life’s Challenges

Jesus goes rep for rep with us

As a mom of four, it’s hard to make time for fitness, but I squeeze in exercise during my kids’ naptime. I love using…

Life’s Challenges

God said no

I begged God to take my friend’s cancer away. She was a force of nature with a larger-than-life personality. If anyone could beat cancer,…