Imagine God handing a little boy a toy sailboat, whispering in the child's ear. A calling. A private moment of instruction. A tender promise. The child is thrilled, takes the sailboat, and giggles as he races to the nearby stream. There is no doubting the boat's ability to sail. No fear that it will sink. …
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If you're struggling to move on after a devastating loss and feel as if you've lost hope, I pray this story brings you comfort as God restores your soul. Flowers in February I met Walter after his wife died in February. It was a week after the funeral, and I arrived right on time with …
When my mom passed away from cancer seven months ago, the pain was unbearable. I'd hold my breath as I listened to her voicemail messages just to hear her voice and scroll through my phone to see pictures I'd taken while visiting her last year. Anything I could do to hold on to her a …
I had the day mapped out before me, a neverending to-do list. But I felt God leading me to go for a walk. "Oh, Lord. I have so much to do." I debated. Do I risk slipping further behind and go for a walk or plunge into my list and start treading water? "Maybe just …
Joey Rudder 