I was ecstatic. The wait was over. It was the spring semester of my sophomore year, and after receiving the acceptance letter, I was ready to start my first semester of nursing school. I markedContinue reading
When your oil overflows
A pot of oil was all she had. Making ends meet after her husband’s death had been a struggle, but she had managed. Nevertheless, she was barely surviving, when the sinister fingers of a pendingContinue reading
Learning to delight in the Lord
Psalm 37:4 says: “Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart”. Sounds like a clear path to happiness, doesn’t it? This Bible verse has always intrigued me. TheContinue reading
Angel on wheels
This is a story about an angel on wheels. The year was 1978. Nicaragua was submerged in the chaos of a civil war. It was unsafe to be out and about during the day, andContinue reading
An unusual prayer
Many years ago I read a book titled: ‘ The prayer of Jabez” written by Bruce Wilkinson. This book centers on the story of Jabez, a man who made an unusual prayer and received extraordinaryContinue reading
A little Christmas to remember
When I was a little kid, about ten years old, my family and I went to spend Christmas and New Year at our country house. I was beyond excited. The place was magical, one ofContinue reading
When God asks you to kill a dream
Imagine waiting 25 years for a dream to come true. Now imagine, that after you receive what you’ve been waiting for, you get asked to let it go. How would that make you feel? IContinue reading
Burnout
The burnout was real. Deadlines to complete, expectations to fulfill, duties to perform, and saying “no” was not an option. That was my life for many years. However, during COVID-19 God revealed to me thatContinue reading
Letting evil take care of itself
An attitude of gratitude in the face of evil, injustice or adversity isn’t always the easiest to keep. Regarding gratitude, the Bible is very emphatic about its crucial role in the strengthening of our faith.Continue reading