“The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry.” (Psalm 34:15) The alarm clock signaled it was time to wake up. The first challenge: get out of bed. Multiple sclerosis (MS) made my legs … [Read more...]
Devotion: Depend on Others? Who, Me?
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. . . . For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand … [Read more...]
Devotion: When We Encounter Barriers Remember There Are None Surrounding God
“Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” (Hebrews 4:16) Symptoms of my multiple sclerosis (MS) make it hard for me to fly. My … [Read more...]
Devotion: Enter Illness, Exit Christmas?
“Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. . . " (1 Timothy 1:15) Days before Christmas I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). The relapse I was … [Read more...]
Devotion: Family Coming! Help, Lord!
"In his heart man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps. (Proverbs 16:9). We have family coming for a visit, that we haven't seen for two years. When I started writing this there were over six weeks to go. … [Read more...]