"Then Jesus went to work on his disciples. “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. You’re not in the driver’s seat; I am. Don’t run from suffering; embrace it. Follow me and I’ll show you how. Self-help is no help at all. Self-sacrifice is the way, my way, to finding … Continue reading Holding On & Letting Go
Lessons From A Video Monitor
I held my son on my right hip and pointed at his video monitor on the counter. "See? that's where you sleep. I'm always watching you. I hear everything. It's going to be okay. I don't ever really leave you!" He stared at the screen and I kissed his cool, chubby cheek (they're a delicacy). … Continue reading Lessons From A Video Monitor
A Timely Word
Have you ever needed to hear something badly? Something specific and personal? Something timely? Perhaps confirmation was needed in a time of great doubt, encouragement in a time of fear, or peace in a time of unrest. If you have been blessed to receive this type of timely word - a phone call, an article, … Continue reading A Timely Word
Vanessa Stimmel 