A woman reached out to her father and shared her faith. Then he died. Questioning God and feeling distant from Him, she went through many crises, always uncertain if her father made a decision for Christ. But after many years of waiting, God had something special in store for her.
Category: Christian Faith
The Long Road to Forgiveness
It happens often these days — scams on everything from home rentals to online car sales to crowdfunding. One senior couple found themselves in the middle of an insurance scam. When their daughter got involved, she found out she had more to fight than the agent responsible for the fraud.
Stop. Look. Listen — and Talk
Health care changes rapidly. Do your research. https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/financial-legal/info-2018/long-term-care-insurance-fd.html Senior citizens are often targets of fraud or neglect. Be aware of potential scams and assistance available in your state. https://www.fbi.gov/scams-and-safety/common-fraud-schemes/seniors https://www.eldercaredirectory.org/state-resources.htm Check out current agent status in your state or adjoining states. https://www.naic.org/state_web_map.htm Financial discussions with family members aren’t always easy. These sites offer assistance. https://www.focusonthefamily.com/lifechallenges/life-transitions/caring-for-ill-or-aging-parents/talking-finances-with-mom-and-dad…
Resurrection Story
Jesus proved it when He died on the cross and rose again: Life comes from death. A woman learned this in a family trial, walking through the deep shadows of grief and emerging to new life in her faith.
Why Me, Lord?
Jesus left us an example to love others as He loved us. But what happens when loving someone in His name leads to a false charge of sexual abuse? One woman suffered that and made it through the struggle with God’s help.
The Glory Story
A moment of hurt and humiliation can grow into weeks of emotional and spiritual upheaval. One woman found the key to freedom in an unexpected story about an even greater offense.
Why Wait?
Sometimes it’s everyday irritations; sometimes it’s larger events in life that keep us waiting when we’d rather get the answer and go forward. But, as one woman learned, God doesn’t go by our schedule — and for good reasons.
BFF or Not
Learning about true friendship — the hard way. by Jeanette Levellie Dee and I had been close friends for several years, but I’d shied away from referring to anyone as my “best” friend — even this perky optimist who had prayed and cheered me through dozens of rough places. I’d been hurt too many…
Winning the Race
A woman runs for office, answering God’s call to stand for her convictions, but loses the election. She finds out the real conflict isn’t with the winning candidate but with God.
Inside Job
After a heinous crime, a woman discovers that her husband’s killers weren’t the only ones in prison. But God broke through the bars in His way and time.