Jesus and Relationships
How often do we avoid relationships because “he/she and I will never understand each other? What can we learn from what Jesus says about relationships?
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I pray that Carol’s Hope will help you:
Discover hope through “God-moments” in your day.
Encourage your heart, soul and mind.
Give you practical ideas and resources to help in your walk of faith.
Joy and Pain–Mutually Exclusive?
Do you wonder whether pain and joy are mutually exclusive? I believe faith is about believing in the One who died for me, even when I don’t understand.
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The Sistine Chapel – Up Close and Personal
Don and I were in Rome on a Sunday when the Chapel was closed! Bummer. So we saw parts of the Sistine Chapel, up close and personal, yesterday.
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In the Waiting Room
How often have you sat in the waiting room? Waiting for a doctor, for news following surgery or illness of one you love, for the announcement of a new birth?
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Staying Connected
Do you ever wonder what Jesus means when he tells us to “remain in me, and I in you”? Staying connected to Him in a mutual relationship allows us to produce results with eternal value.
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She Wanted to See and Hear
She wanted to see and hear. A significant relationship began one hundred thirty-six years ago this week, between a girl who wanted to see, hear, and communicate and a committed teacher.
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Gobsmacked by Glory
When is the last time you felt “gobsmacked” by glory? I was this week when I saw an unexpected sight at the top of our California hills.
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TAKE TIME TO THANK GOD
What do you feel when you take time in nature, seeing the beauty around you? It does my heart good, renews my spirit, and increases my hope.
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Tripping Over Valentine’s Day
Have you ever been disappointed with your Valentine’s Day? Felt lonely or unappreciated? Find ways to avoid the actions or expectations that can trip us up in relationships on this, or any other day.
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After the Death of Your Loved One
After the death of a loved one, we wonder when grief will end. Experiencing a significant loss – a spouse, child, parent, family member or friend – requires time to heal.
After losing my first husband, I wrote about the stages of grief. Understanding these was helpful as I navigated my own loss. I pray the information will be helpful to you.
Read PostLet us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds…”
Hebrews 10:23-24