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REBLOG: The Valley of Dry Bones and Failures

Life is different during a global pandemic, not only in the day-to-day activities but even in how we celebrate. Masks and safe social distancing. Handshakes and hugs replaced by elbow and toe-taps. Restrictions from visiting family members. Virtual meetings, birthday parties, church … virtual living! It doesn’t feel the same. And for many (including myself), the disconnectedness and isolation has led to feelings of discouragement … Continue reading REBLOG: The Valley of Dry Bones and Failures

That was a low blow!

Did you take some hard hits in 2019? I did, and while they the enemy of my soul was unsuccessful in his ultimate goal (to get me to deny my faith in God and turn away from the One who sustains me), he did land enough sucker-punches to have me “tagging out” and sitting on the side lines for a while. A long while!
I was weary of soul. I was saddened in my spirit. I was low in my faith for certain areas and concerns of life. And so I sat; catching my breath, licking my wounds…. Continue reading That was a low blow!

"The Valley of Dry Bones" www.puttinghopetowork.com

The Valley of Dry Bones and Failures

Do you have a ‘valley of dry bones’ in your life?    Passions and aspirations that once inspired you but are now dead and decomposed, their sun-bleached bones discarded into the dump heap? I do!  Over the years, I’ve had many hopes and dreams that seem to come for a season (nearly overtaking me in their power and all-consuming passion), only to fade away into nothingness over time. Sometimes … Continue reading The Valley of Dry Bones and Failures