by Karen Merry | Sep 29, 2020 | Give Me Strength!
“What’s your name?” It’s most often the first question we’re asked at the start of each new school year, at a party, when meeting someone for the first time, at church, or in a new job. “What’s your name” is more than just a request for your given name and surname....
by Karen Merry | Sep 25, 2020 | Give Me Strength!
“I give up!” “Uncle!” “I’m waving the white flag!” “I’m throwing in the towel” “Just roll over and call it a day, already.” You know what we’re saying here, right? Surrender! You can just imagine a wild-west bandit being marched down the street by the sheriff, hands...
by Karen Merry | Sep 22, 2020 | Give Me Strength!
You see the giant and the shepherd in the Valley of Elah and your eye is drawn to the man with sword and shield and the glittering armor. But so much of what is beautiful and valuable in the world comes from the shepherd, who has more strength and purpose than we ever...
by Karen Merry | Sep 18, 2020 | Give Me Strength!
Battles are so daily, aren’t they? Battles for health. Battles for our families. For our faith. Battles for others’ souls. For our mental health. Our finances. Our longings! We’re often bombarded with distractions and opposition to our needs and longings day in and...
by Karen Merry | Sep 15, 2020 | Give Me Strength!
“What is the bravest thing you’ve ever said?” asked the boy. “Help,” said the horse. “When have you been at your strongest?” asked the boy. “When I have dared to show my weakness,” answered the horse. Charlie Mackesy, in his exquisitely...
by Karen Merry | Sep 11, 2020 | Give Me Strength!
When our children were very young, we began a daily practice around our dinner table called High/Lows, where we each shared what our High for the day was, and what our Low was. The Highs were those things that brought us joy or made us smile, made us feel energized,...
