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  • M.D. Anderson Life Lessons

    This time of year we all have many things to be thankful for, and family usually tops the list. I went to work at M.D. Anderson straight out of college. I was young, idealistic, and death seemed far away. But God used my time there to teach me some valuable life lessons. I worked with in-patients; most of them at the end of their lives. As I talked to them, God used those conversations to… Read More

  • Get to Work!!

    Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. Hebrews 12:2 (NIV) The King James Version says it this way: Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith. Most of us understand that there's no way we can be good enough to earn God's grace and forgiveness. It's only because of Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection that we are called the children of God. But... I still struggle with the… Read More

  • God’s Love in the Desert

    Therefore I am now going to allure her; I will lead her into the desert  and speak tenderly to her. Hosea 2:14 I discovered Hosea 2:14 when I was wandering blindly in a desert of loneliness and isolation. Things are better now so I set it aside, put it out of my mind. Isn't that what we always do? God uses a verse to guide us through a difficult time and, as soon as things… Read More

  • I remember…

    Because of my experiences as a child, growing up overseas in the military, I am fiercely patriotic and feel a deep sense of gratitude to the men and women who have sacrificed to ensure our freedoms. I remember... Huge celebrations on holidays that honored America - Independence Day, Memorial Day. No matter which country we were in, the base opened up and welcomed the citizens of the country to join the festivities. Fireworks, airshows, parades,… Read More

  • Katy’s favorite: Psalm 107:9

    Today's guest post is by my friend, Katy Kauffman, sharing her favorite verse in Scripture.  “For He satisfies the longing soul, and fills the hungry soul with goodness.” (Psalm 107:9, NKJV) If there’s one verse in the Bible that I would want to share with other people—besides John 3:16—it’s Psalm 107:9. It describes what God does for those who believe in Him. He satisfies our souls. We need love, we need joy, we need peace.… Read More