Today I want to talk about the elephant in the room. Depression…in the life of the believer. Oh yes. It happens. It IS happening. All around us. And unless we, the church, come to grips with the truth of this fact, and learn how to respond to our hurting brothers and sisters in a way … More The Elephant in the Room
Linda Shinault July 16, 1949 – January 25, 2018 The world has lost a giant today. Not a “giant” as in one possessing worldly notoriety, fame, or fortune. Nor one you would even recognize on the 6 o’clock news, being part of that company of movers and shakers so often heralded by the peoples of … More Heaven’s Gain: Linda Shinault
Last year while fellowshipping with the Lord, suddenly I had a vision. I recorded it at the time, and just came across it again last night. Today the Lord has instructed me to share this word to the weary. May it bless all who read it. Excerpt from my journal entry of August 11, 2016: … More A Word to the Weary
June is a big month in my life. Not just because I married my best friend on June 18, 1994 — a gift for which I am profoundly grateful. By God’s grace and kindness, after 23 years, Steve and I are still together, and going strong. Praise God. But there’s also another anniversary for me … More The Best Wedding Gift of All
CONFESSION: When I first got married, I was totally and completely and utterly 100% terminally PIG-HEADED. Think I’m exaggerating? Ha! Think again. <—- Here’s my Wedding Day Selfie. Yup. That’s me there, folks. Posing for the camera — in all my swine glory — the very day Steve Judd said to me “I do” when … More A Pig Tale
Many years ago, with a broken heart, I said to the Lord: “Lord. Why is it that I always seem to love people more than they love me?” Immediately the Lord replied: “I know just how you feel.” I was taken aback. Of course, I thought to myself. Golly, how sad. If anyone knows what it feels … More How To Escape Disasters of the Heart
Some years ago I was in mental and emotional anguish. Someone I had loved and trusted, someone I had even gone out of my way repeatedly to bless and honor publicly — my own pastor — betrayed me. First he refused to meet with me when I sought his counsel. Then he refused to return phone calls when my husband Steve reached out to … More Heaven Knows
