For several years, I kept two homemade placards on our entry mirror. They read Ebenezer and Jehovah-Jireh. Two powerful words from Scripture, that mean “stone of help” and “Yahweh will provide.” In other words, the Lord has helped us so far – and He will continue to do so. Now as the year 2020 drawsContinueContinue reading “2020: an Ebenezer Year to Remember”
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After Lockdown
We’ve been in and out of lockdowns here in Italy more times than I can count. And while they’ve varied in severity, they all have a few things in common. They’re inconvenient and unpleasant. But even worse, they’ve stolen our personal freedom and liberty. And from my observations, they haven’t worked. Thankfully, there were fewerContinueContinue reading “After Lockdown”
God’s Dilemma Bag for Life’s Problems
A few summers ago I participated in Plastic Free July, which was initiated to help people reduce their plastic waste. Especially plastic packaging and single-use items. And while it may seem strange, it made me think of God’s care! “So,” you ask, “what does plastic have to do with this?” (And no, I haven’t gone around theContinueContinue reading “God’s Dilemma Bag for Life’s Problems”
The Good of Change
Change is often unexpected and unwanted, and comes when we least expect it. Which I think we’ve all learned through the pandemic. None of us could have anticipated it or the changes it’s brought to our lives and our world. Change can bring good All things are difficult before they are easy. Thomas Fuller As someContinueContinue reading “The Good of Change”
Hope for Shattered Dreams
Many plans and dreams have fallen by the wayside in these days of lockdowns and pandemic emergency. My good friend, Dayle over at Tip of My Iceburg, shared how the porch they’d planned, saved, and dreamed for finally came true. They built it hoping to enjoy it with family and friends. But it now sitsContinueContinue reading “Hope for Shattered Dreams”
The New Normal? It’s Not God’s Way!
Things have been and still are very hard here in Italy during this pandemic. The oppressive and draconian restrictions of social distancing, masks and gloves, have undermined personal freedom and liberty. And caused business closures and job losses. Italy’s restrictions have been extremely restrictive. And all this makes life sad and depressing. Rules and heavinessContinueContinue reading “The New Normal? It’s Not God’s Way!”