The previous months were smooth and I remember saying a prayer of thanks before my daughter Clara’s 15-month-old checkup. However, we’d find out within a week after the appointment she would need surgery to repair an inguinal hernia. Friends offered immediate words of comfort. “It’s a minor surgery.” “If it’s
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding” (Proverbs 3:5–6). These Bible verses about trusting God move confidence off of circumstances and onto His character — “blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD” (Jeremiah 17:7–8). Scripture is filled with reminders
“The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” – Matthew 20:28 Jesus is the greatest example we have to follow in regards to serving and loving others. The King of Kings literally served others while He
“He is jealous for me, loves like a hurricane, I am a tree…” – John Mark McMillan In the Bible, God is referred to as jealous, but jealousy is also referred to as sin in Scripture. The second commandment says that God is a jealous God (Exodus 20:4-5; Exodus 34:14);
I had toed the line for months. Entertained the idea for far too long. The time had come. You know that moment when it’s time to stop talking and just start doing? That moment had arrived. No looking back. No regrets. YOLO, right? I made the call, set up the appointment
