I just finished reading Donna Van Liere’s book, THE GOOD DREAM. This piece of fiction tells the story of a young woman growing up in the south during the 1950s who encounters a child who has been abused most of his life. Her actions to…
Why do some people seem to fall apart when adversity strikes, while others grow stronger, bounce back, and even thrive through their struggles? The answer often lies in how they respond, especially when the situation feels overwhelming. Scripture gives us powerful examples—and one of the best is David in Psalm 56, who faced fear, injustice, betrayal, and danger, yet learned…
“My husband is so unreasonable! He doesn’t listen. I am so mad!” Frustrated, Ann storms into the kitchen, opens the freezer, and reaches for the ice cream. “My boss is unfair. He never explains what he wants and then criticizes me when I don’t deliver exactly what he had in mind. So frustrating!” Robert trudges…
Kirstin was feeling pressured to say “yes” to a dating proposal. The man asking was kind, shared her faith, and came from her singles class at church. On paper, everything seemed right. So why was it so hard for her to commit—even just to a date? As we talked, it became clear: this wasn’t just…