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We purchased a beautiful but used, out-of-tune piano last week. I look forward to fixing it and getting the keys unstuck to bring this gem back to life. When we left California two and a half years ago, I had to let my piano go and cried as my neighbor welcomed the piece into her…

Does God feel far away from you today? I can assure you, friend, He is as close as the rapidly approaching Christmas morning. He’s closer even than that. His nearness is as your own breath and your racing thoughts this time of year. His presence is closer than the presents that still need to be…

When disappointment and heartbreak hit like a gut punch, we can remember that God is building our story. How do I muddle through devastating change and an unexpected turn of events? I can place my hope in the God who is with me. I can learn to trust God’s purposes when life doesn’t make sense.…

Are you hosting Thanksgiving in a few weeks? At times my gratitude for this special family time is overshadowed by my grumble. Planning meals and activities, cleaning, and cooking are all big priorities as I gear up the week before, the week of, and then collapse the week after. Many of you reading this get…

With a ministry name like Sunny Skies Ahead, you’d think I would write about lollipops and rainbows most of the time. I wish I could; it sounds easier and more pleasant. My goal is to give you hope, joy, and light in a depraved world. The best way I know how to do that is…

“On this mountain, the Lord Almighty will prepare a feast of rich food for all peoples, a banquet of the best of meats and the finest of wines.” Isaiah 25:6 This is an interesting time for us. One moment, we’re pulling out our fall décor and our Crock Pots, and in another, we’re fixated on…

Do you need a time-out from life? A do-nothing day that doesn’t require folding laundry or preparing a meal. Maybe it’s one where you stay in your jammies and read a book or watch a Hallmark movie. We need those days. We need to catch our breath and settle our souls. We need to sit…

Have you ever been in a challenging relationship dynamic? I think we can all say yes to this question. At some point, we have remained in a situation annoyed, frustrated, and exhausted by a friend or loved one. If we don’t set up boundaries for an unhealthy relationship, then we will be ruled by the…

  If you are like me, a good night’s sleep is the key to having a day with mental clarity versus walking in a brain fog. Sweet, restful sleep contributes to my confidence, joy, and positive mood and means I wake up energized and pumped for the day, rather than groggy and grumpy. My decision-making…

Last week, when we launched Moms in Prayer, the attribute of God we chose for our prayer sheet was Comforter. This week, I’ve experienced God’s comfort as we made the difficult decision to put our kitty down. I know many of you are not cat fans, and that’s okay—stay with me here. Our oversized, docile…