God's character · trust

Knowledge Will Lead To Trust

Recently as my husband and I were traversing the desert area of Camp Ironwood where I’m speaking this weekend, we were riding in a golf cart loaned to us by the camp. He had gotten a tour from the camp director when we were here the last time, and even though it was three years ago, I knew that he knew exactly where we were going as we climbed sandy hillsides and crossed back roads. I wasn’t afraid we’d lose our way because I know what a navigator he is! He rarely ever doesn’t know exactly where we are!

After 45 years of marriage, my knowledge of my husband does several things.

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God's character · trust

Watching God Provide

When my husband and I stepped out in faith to launch D&D Ministries, we knew that as God had directed our steps, He would continue to lead and provide for us. We have watched Him do that in so many ways. He’s provided opportunities. He’s given wisdom. He’s given energy and strength. He has also provided financially when the answer could only be supplied by His very full hand. I watched Him step in again just last week, and it was amazing, jaw-dropping, and brought many happy tears!

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Because I have Osteoporosis, I have been receiving injections twice a year to strengthen my bones. There was an assistance program that I’ve used in the past that helps women with the very high cost of this medication. However, now that I”m over 65 (!), and am on Medicare, I am denied that assistance. The first cost estimate I was given was to be a little more than $1100. When I learned that, I kind of set the appointment off, knowing this was out of our price range. Then the infusion center where I receive my injection called to set up my appointment and told me that my cost was $367 – much better, but still more than I was ready to pay. Knowing that I needed the injection, I went ahead and made the appointment, then I prayed and prayed. I was truly trusting that God would provide somehow, some way.

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God's character · serving

God’s Gifts To Us This Summer

Wherever God guides, He provides.

We often read that statement and think immediately of the material provisions God gives, and praise God for those gifts! But God’s provisions for us as we follow Him are multiplied and varied to meet every need – physical, spiritual, and emotional. Let me tell you how I saw Him provide all that for us in Week Two at The Wilds.

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Comfort · God's character · trials

God is Thinking About You!

Today’s Refresh Her podcast discusses this subject in greater detail with a biblical example of these truths. I hope you’ll listen and be encouraged!

The needs and burdens of someone I love have been on my heart and in my thoughts.  I’ve told this dear one that I’m praying for them and thinking of them as a way to encourage their overwhelmed heart.  But you know what? As much as I love this dear one, I have failed.

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Fall · God's character

My Awesome God On Display

This month has been very full and very busy. It’s easy at times like this to get focused on all the happenings, on my fatigue, or the hardships, and overlook all the wonders of my God. When I stopped to consider what He has done, I came up with quite a list!

With the splendor of fall’s colors at every turn, I’ve certainly seen His beauty, His Creative hand, and His majesty!

I’ve also seen God’s providence. After being with my parents for seven days, I came home and my heart wanted to stay there. But in God’s providence, He had my husband scheduled to speak at the Senior Adult Conference at The Wilds of North Carolina. More than wanting to be home, I wanted to be there to support Dale in the ministry that God has called him to. So, we happily packed our bags and headed south on Tuesday. God knew exactly what I really needed. If you’ve ever had the blessing of attending camp at The Wilds, you know what refreshment it brings to your heart and life. When we arrived, we had already been “Ooo-ing” and “Ahhh-ing” over the fall colors, but the campsite was breathtaking.

Before the first meal, we were invited to take a selfie at this cute display.

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