This week I just have to talk about how amazing God is! Some of you may know the story of our little boy Caleb and how each day for us is a step of faith. Although we go through the motions of caring for a disabled child that requires constant care, we never lose faith in the promise that God made us for Caleb’s complete healing. Some days are easier than others, but most days are extremely difficult to get through when faced with medical statistics and doctors’ reports. Just recently we took Caleb for a speech evaluation to determine his swallowing capabilities. Now mind you, we have been watching Caleb swallow for some time now and even give him baby food to eat by mouth sometimes. So we just knew he was going to pass this swallow test with flying colors. And to our amazement, he did absolutely nothing! Nope, not even one tiny little swallow! As a matter of fact, he spit the applesauce back out! The therapist looked at me like I was from another planet. There was no way that this … [Read more...]
In Sickness and Health…and in Forgiveness
Of all the classes I took in high school and four years of college, I don’t recall any of the curriculum's focusing on forgiveness. Now, had I been a theology or religion major, it is a sure bet that the concept of forgiveness would have been a prominent teaching throughout my education. Some may say that an understanding of forgiveness would come - or should come from attending Church, reading the Bible, or other areas of faith formation. For me, my faith and understanding of Christian principles did not begin to take root until I was twenty-three years old and had already said, “I do” to my spouse. I was spiritually tender at this time and just getting my feet wet, so the deep and wide concept of forgiveness was truly foreign to me. If I were to label what my perception of forgiveness was at this time of my life, a good description would be “forgiveness is letting someone off the hook” - a choice that didn’t even register on my values spectrum as a “control” person. My … [Read more...]
Haven of Refreshment
A new year is upon us. It is unnerving to think how quickly 365 days come and go. Many of us reflect back and hope forward during this moment of time between what has happened and what is yet to come. And when we take account of where we've been, who we are, and where we are going many of us vow to incorporate change in our lives whether through resolutions, new commitments or purposeful intentions. Reflecting on my personal journey of 2010, I am especially thankful for the blessing of my marriage. For my husband and I, it was a bountiful season of new love, deeper respect, profound communication and a spiritual awakening to a covenant built upon humility and service. If I were to state my intentions for the new year, they would be a commitment to continue deepening my relationship with my spouse through prayer, sacrifice, daily communication and making the choice to love when it would be easier to withhold forgiveness, even in the little things. Although I feel extremely … [Read more...]
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