These are certainly perilous times, just as the Bible told us they would be. (2nd Timothy 3:1) And those of us who have experienced domestic abuse and violence in our homes and lives understand and believe that very much. It does seem like the world has gone “off the rails”. As lawlessness abounds all around…
Am I Loved? God’s Love made me, but human love betrayed me. I found love. God’s Love made our sons, then love left me I found love, then love was taken I found love, then love was taken I found love, love that was NOT love Then I searched for love Have I ever been…
I just returned from a weekend trip to northern Minnesota to spend time with family. It was sweet to be with my sister and her husband, my brother, my auntie and other family friends. The reason for our gathering was to lay to rest the ashes of my brother’s dear wife who passed away in…
Carrying Me You’ve been carrying me from the last few seasons of my life. So many tears, heartache, torment, instabilities and unrelenting pain. They have caused so many days of emotional and spiritual disdain. I push and pull against You as You try to heal and relieve me of the pain and feelings of disdain….
MAY DAY !! MAY DAY !! That has been the international distress call on the high seas and in the air for ship captains and pilots in trouble. I am well aware of the need to call out for HELP in my former home. The month of May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month. …
One Sunday morning in April, Glorie Christos (who used to be known as Little Wife) sat down in her usual place in the church auditorium. She looked around at the gathered congregation wishing she could somehow connect. She noticed there was a guest speaker, actually the former pastor of the church. After a good time…
“Mr. Big Man,” said the judge as she passed him two pieces of paper. Big Man looked up, reached out his big hand and took the papers from the judge with a confused look on his face. “Mr. Big Man, you’ve just been served. Glorie Christos, your request for a two-year plenary order of protection…
“Mom, when will we have a place to live?” “Soon, honey. I know we will find a place to live real soon. The Lord will help us. He always helps us. He already knows where our new home is and will be leading us there real soon.” Glorie Christos (who used to be known as…
The road in front of me I got to wait and I got to see I got to pray and see To see what will happen to me Where will I go, what will I see When this lane of road changes for me What will I hear, what will I know and learn At…
The Bible is full of true stories. God saved these real stories about real people who really lived so that we could learn from them. This week I’ve been reading the story of Abigail over and over. I believe God has something for us in her story which is saved in 1st Samuel 25:2-42, just…