by Georgia Shaffer | Nov 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
We struggle as we juggle the demands of our typical schedules plus the added demands of Christmas preparations such as decorating, shopping, sending cards, wrapping gifts or baking cookies. Although it’s impossible to eliminate stress, these four suggestions...
by Georgia Shaffer | Nov 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
Some say I should never ask, “Why God?” But, when I’m being authentic with God and myself, this question frequently runs through my mind. Why did my friend betray me? Why does it have to hurt so badly? Why did you allow this to happen, God? Not that...
by Georgia Shaffer | Nov 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
In the Old Testament story of Job, the words of Job’s friends not only failed to comfort him but added to his distress. He said, “The souls of the wounded cry out for help” (Job 24:12 NIV). Unfortunately, his friends were unable to provide any...
by Georgia Shaffer | Oct 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
One summer evening, when I lingered in my garden long after sunset, I realized how black the trees and flowers appeared silhouetted against the light gray of the sky. Although I knew my summer garden contained beautiful colors, at that moment—no matter how hard I...
by Georgia Shaffer | Sep 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
My home sits on a hill. On many autumn days, I can see the fog hanging heavily in the valley below, like in this picture I took from my front lawn in late October. I have a clear view, but the people living in the valley can see only a few feet in front of them,...
