Her Sides

One evening, I sat down with my family to read the second chapter of the Book of Joel from the NLT translation. As we made our way through the verses, we paused at verse 25, where we found ourselves caught up by the play on words:  “The Lord says, “I will give you back what you lost to the swarming locusts, the hopping locusts, the stripping locusts, and the cutting locusts.   It was I who sent this great destroying army against you.” The reason we got stuck on this verse was, admittedly, because of a cheeky question from one of my kids: “Just how many locusts are there?” We laughed at the detailed descriptions: swarming, hopping, stripping, and cutting locusts. Each type seemed to add to the gravity of the destruction described. But beyond the humor, the verse resonated with me on a deeper level. It reminded me of how challenges can come at us relentlessly, often in different forms but with the same destructive intent.   After our brief sidetra...

The great thing about being a writer is you can go back and read your own articles and get some advice from yourself. I am sharing highlights from an article I wrote a while ago that's anchoring me at this point in my life. Here are three things to remember: When life throws one of its many curve balls, it leaves you spiraling.    Life's got its highs and lows .  We all go through good and bad times, but the key is to remember that there's always a brighter day ahead after the tough times.   Change is inevitable. It's  how we deal with it that matters—whether we face loss, defeat, or unexpected twists. You can learn from how others adapt and bounce back from these challenges.   Find strength in your faith.   Everything that has a beginning must have an end. For a godly person, the end is always peace. " Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace" Psalm 37:37 Lastly, it's all about perseverance and patience. Hang in t...