The Green Shadow

In a previous post, I mentioned that only the light can draw out beautiful colors from what is meant to be dark. We go through so many things that weigh us down and attempt to suck the life and joy of the Lord out of us – strip the colors …

Gadol Elohai

May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble; May the name of the God of Jacob defend you; May He send you help from the sanctuary, And strengthen you out of Zion; May He remember all your offerings, And accept your burnt sacrifice. Selah May He grant you according to your …

Blessed Suffering

Not all suffering is caused by disobedience. Job was an example of this and all of God’s prophets. Job’s friends made the mistake of assuming that he suffered because of his many unconfessed sins (Job 22:1-11) and God made sure to let them know that that was not the case …

Eternal Solace

“Mommy, why is it that when I took the medicine, I’m just getting worse?” My daughter asked me this the other day. She caught a cold but God has been so good in blessing us with good health. When my family first moved to Oregon, both my children got really …