by Charleen Burghardt God is near the brokenhearted. I have held on to that promise many times. Before you read further, I have exciting news.! I signed a contract with a publisher to write a devotional for those who have experienced loss. I hope it will comfort those grieving and let them know they are… Continue reading God is Near the Brokenhearted
Category: hope
The Promise of Comfort
Spring–March, April, May, and June bring warmer temperatures and special holidays like Easter, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day. Our family celebrates a few birthdays and anniversaries, which makes the months busy. Anticipation before those events and later celebrating occasions gives me so much joy. Seeing family, eating together, laughing make the holiday grand. However, those… Continue reading The Promise of Comfort
Living Water
Jesus gives living water to all who are weary.
Make Space
courtesy of Whimsical Anne’s
Do you ever feel unseen?
Woman looking into sunset. Snow on ground and alone.
A Prayer to Surround You
surrounded by God’s love
An Unexpected Gift of Gratitude
gratitude Makes a Difference
Finding Strength in Despair
do you need strength?
God Recycles
Recycle symbol
Youth Group? You’ve Got to be Kidding
by Charleen Burghardt I will never forget a warm evening with the moon barely visible in the sky when we walked into an 1893 wooden dance hall. A flickering neon Coors beer sign greeted us as we entered. We noticed only one guitarist and one vocalist occupying a stage surrounded by small twinkling lights. As… Continue reading Youth Group? You’ve Got to be Kidding