Yesterday the angst grew to overwhelm. Then, at just the right moment, God prompted my sister to call. She is a gift to me in so many ways. Do you have someone in your life who is for you? Who speaks truth in love, full of grace? I hope so. Listening to her counsel gave me courage to lay aside the pressure of writing daily devotions this week leading up to Christmas. Realizing that I was writing about God more than spending time with Him gave me pause, enabling me to readjust my priorities. ... continue reading...