Tag Archives: Comfort

Looking Out the Window

I was just looking out the window a bit ago; our apartment sits on top of a hill and the back balcony faces down towards the university’s sports fields.  I was mesmerized as I watched swirling flurries of snow—after living … Continue reading

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God of Comfort

Recently, some friends of mine experienced unthinkable tragedies in their lives, the kind of heartbreaks that leave people reeling with anguish and questions. In both situations, young children were left without one of their parents. A bell rang and a … Continue reading

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What a Friend!

I’ve been sitting here off and on for a couple of days looking at a post I started a few weeks ago but with no clear direction how to finish it.  There are times when this happens and I end … Continue reading

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What Comfort?

I was upset as I read a comment someone made on another’s post a few days ago, adding scorn and criticism to an already wounded soul.  I think it is the many broken places in my own life that stirs … Continue reading

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The Father’s Heart

A family tragedy recently started me to thinking about the Father’s heart—our unseen Father’s nature and disposition towards His children.  I have found that even in the best of homes, human fathers are just that – human.  …and humans, even … Continue reading

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Blessing

I read the book of Ruth recently, and near the end of those few chapters is a blessing, spoken to Naomi:  “Blessed be the Lord who has not left you this day without a close relative; and may his name … Continue reading

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