In this life, both before and after becoming a renewed Christian, I've lived through many trials, tribulations, persecutions, sinfulness, devastating losses of loved ones, financial struggles, spiritual insecurity (due to my lack of … Read more
Some time ago, I broke a tooth. It should have been fixed promptly. My dentist, however, came down with the flu, and so I could not get the tooth crowned on schedule. Fortunately, I did not experience any pain. Yet, because I don't like … Read more
Discouragement can so easily settle down in our spirit! I have a habit of "teacher marking" particular tasks in which I have participated. I used to say to my late husband, "Ron, I failed." Looking at me with his blue eyes twinkling, he … Read more
Many Daily readers, like me, will have experienced being "shut in, and shut up". For me, some of these times occurred through illness, and a couple of times with broken limbs, as well as a few other situations. I'd go through the initial … Read more
Over thirty years ago, I went to Edinburgh, Scotland, to participate in the Church of Scotland's "Selection School". It was a three-day conference where candidates for ministry were selected by the church. The process involved seminars, … Read more
Several years ago, my eldest son participated in a secular film project which involved the making of a video montage based on the theme of diversity. As a Christian witness, my son wrote a poem inspired by Colossians 3:12-14 entitled, … Read more
In 1980, during a prayer meeting, I told the small group of believers how I longed to receive the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Without hesitation, they began to pray for me. At first, a very sweet, gentle presence started to wave over … Read more