Jun 25, 2018Rest is the TreatmentGuttural moans escaped her petite frame. I am thankful the pediatrician’s office offer walk-in sick appointments. Less than an hour...
Jan 31, 2017Carryover from 2016: Still Waiting on God“You have no idea,” I growl at the computer screen. It is a New Year but I never had that New Year fresh start feeling. I have a new...
Oct 19, 2016Take a NapToday is the one year anniversary of my first full body paralysis attack. One year ago today, my plans were hijacked. I know that if my...
Oct 12, 2016Rest and Praise: Underutilized Weapons of FaithThe shift from faith to doubt is subtle. I recently caught myself following the breadcrumb path that lead to restlessness. Unbeknownst to...
Jul 15, 2016Ram in the ThicketIt’s been a brutal week. I’ve wrestled with physical pain, emotional lows, and misplaced hope. Searching for comfort, I went back to the...
Jun 3, 2016Albert Einstein: Enjoy Rest[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image”...
Mar 14, 2016My Psalm 23Scholars believe King David penned Psalm 23 as an old man reflecting on his life. I believe it to be true. When I read this passage I...
Feb 25, 2016Treasures in DarknessI drag my red chair across the floor careful not to spill my coffee. I pull up my favorite chair next to God’s throne of grace. Touching...
Feb 11, 2016Cease StrivingThis image has come to represent my need to rest. My need to “Cease striving and know that I Am God.” (Psalm 46:10, NASB) Cease striving....
Dec 19, 2015Martha, MarthaI am desperately trying to be a Mary in a Martha season. Mary and Martha were sisters. When Jesus came to visit their home, Mary (not...
Oct 23, 2015God’s Got Your Backby April Dawn White “The glory of the Lord will be your rear guard. (Isaiah 58:8, NIV) Last Friday, I punched the time clock at 5:00 pm,...
Sep 8, 2015First Day of School Lesson: Let Go and Let God“Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7, NIV) “Hurry up and take the picture.” hissed Andrew and Rachel....
Jun 30, 2015Rest NoteRest is a pesky four letter word that frustrates me because I don’t do it well. I openly admit to being a type-A, task driven, list...
Jun 27, 2015Seek Shelter ImmediatelyExcruciating pain pierced through my head. At 3:00 a.m., I tiptoed to the kitchen to swallow a few ibuprofens. I returned to bed praying...
Nov 13, 2012Clouds and RestThere is a damp chill in the air on this cloudy Autumn day. I am curled up in my favorite chair with my Grandma Bower’s tattered and...
Sep 4, 2012Strength To RestLast night I wrote in my prayer journal “Lord, please give me the strength to rest.” That almost sounds like an oxymoron doesn’t it; like...