The ideal American holiday season is full of parties, fun, good food, family, and joy. However, for some, this time of year can bring sadness and depression. Depression is a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. It is not something that one can just snap out of. Life…
I want to do it all! I want to be the perfect wife, mom, grandmother, Bible teacher, friend, athlete, rancher, pianist, and writer. I take life literally including this verse in Philippians. Unfortunately, sometimes my emphasis is wrong: I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Then I…
“Tell to the generation to come the praises of the Lord, And His strength and His wondrous works that He has done.” Psalm 78:4 I was talking to a friend this morning who was struggling with her past. When I mentioned that God needed to be Lord of her past…
Firsthand Report from Moldova: Hope Amid the Tragedy of War Dear Tracy and Dara, I thank God for you and all you are doing to help Mission Eurasia’s outreach to bring relief and hope to the shattered people of Ukraine. My report from Moldova. I just returned from Moldova where…
Dear Praying Friends and Partners, Thank you for continuing in prayer with us. These are the prayer requests for today, March 16, 2022. Prayer Request #1 During a night bombardment close to the railway in the city of Korosten, at least 24 houses were destroyed and many others damaged. Among those…
Dear Praying Friends and Partners, Thank you for continuing in prayer with us. These are the prayer requests for today, March 15, 2022. As of today, there are more than 2.8 million Ukrainian refugees who have fled their country. Others are seeking refuge still within Ukraine. Please pray for them…
Ask to see God’s glory amidst great struggle. God often uses very serious situations to draw people to Himself. Pray that He would be glorified through the people of Ukraine who are following Jesus. Pray for God’s peace to be a source of strength. Pray for the workers there –…
Encouragement for Women
Jesus is teaching in Luke 14:28-32 about salvation. He compares yielding all relationships and earthly possessions up to Him with two people who need to be wise planners. The builder needs to have a plan before he builds, and the king should plan before he sends troops into battle. Jesus…
Chronic health issues aren’t easy. Pain is lonely. You can try to help others understand, but others than those closest to you usually don’t understand. Here are some things that I have learned that help to make chronic pain easier on me and others. God cares. He is here and…