I am an early riser. My alarm clock first sounds at 4:45am. After a few not so gentle smacks of the snooze button, my eyes begin to open to the new day at around 5:00am. But during those in between moments of waking, my ears are fully alive and busy taking in the sounds of the morning. Those early morning hours are void of the chaotic sounds of the day. There is peace and stillness in the air as the uninterrupted sound of a gentle breeze ushers in a new day.
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Does God Have a Plan?
Life has been busy and complicated of late. Seasons like this sprinkle the timeline of our lives like snow (sometimes like a blizzard). Busy doing what needs to be done…what has to be done. Running to and fro. Dealing with the challenges life has. Aging parents. Health concerns. The future. It seems as though everything else gets pushed aside. Our good intentions become just that, intentions; things dreamed of or planned, but never coming to fruition. The out-of-control elements of the day dictate its course. Sometimes we simply feel like we are bobbing on the waves, being pushed to and fro, struggling to keep our heads above, at the mercy of the tide.
Experiencing Peace In Times of Uncertainty
Life is uncertain. Changes and challenges often rattle us to the core with little or no forewarning. Sickness. Brokenness. Rebellion. They’ve all stepped over the welcome mat and entered into our lives as uninvited guests. They provoke us to fear and anger, bring disappointment and doubt, and cause us to fret and worry. Can there truly be a sense of peace and calmness amidst the storms and trials of this life?
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Life in the Van 