Attitude, Perseverance, and a Few Good Friends

By Becky | April 21, 2012
Silhouettes of seven friends joyfully raising their hands against a dramatic sunrise or sunset. They stand on a grassy hill, with mist and mountains visible in the background, creating a serene and uplifting scene.

My teenage son, the one with the spiral fracture of the tibia and fibula, has learned to negotiate life the past seven weeks in a new way. His attitude, ability to persevere, and circle of friends have made all the difference. (If you need some background information on his injury refer the blog “Stitches and…

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Good Fruit or Wormy?

By Becky | March 17, 2012
A decorative tile backsplash showcases fruits like bananas, grapes, and apples. Above, a Bible verse from Galatians 5:22-23 highlights love, joy, peace as the true 'fruits' of the Spirit. A faucet is mounted centrally.

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law” (Galatians 5:22-23). Love, joy, peace, patience… I’ve done a lot of talking about and living out the fruit of the Spirit in the past three weeks, not always successfully. Because of the severity…

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Stiches and Staples

By Becky | March 11, 2012
Close-up of two black ski pole handles, reinforced with intricate stitches, and equipped with wrist straps, set against a backdrop of snowy terrain. The snow appears bright and textured, with the ski poles at a slight angle.

The past two weeks have been a mixture of fear and faith, pain and healing. It began with eye muscle surgery, carefully planned between family commitments and parenting classes. The procedure went well. My eye surgeon was amazing, praying with me on his knees prior to the surgery relieving my fear and apprehension. And I…

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