Author Archives: cewaterman

Have you ever desperately wanted something and didn’t get it, but when you don’t need it anymore, there it is? I think God does those things on purpose. Not to make us feel we can’t ever have what we want, … Continue reading →

2 Thessalonians 1:11-12  – 11 With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may count you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may fulfill every good purpose of yours  and every act prompted by your faith. 12 We … Continue reading →

John Eldredge, in his book Ransomed Heart, says life is a story. He’s right. We know our own story, and maybe those of a few people close to us, but we don’t always know what makes another person tick. We … Continue reading →

It’s a brand new year, and time to put away the old one. 2016 had its ups and downs for sure. My husband was recovering from surgery in the first part of the year, causing me to realize just how … Continue reading →

When I’m afraid, He emboldens me. When I’m disgraced in my guilt, He pardons me. When I’m wounded, He restores me. When I’m humbled, He encourages me. When I struggle against the wind, He calms me. When I come to … Continue reading →

  I was lucky enough to serve the homeless last week, and it was a revelation. The joy we had passing out lunches far surpassed any gift I could have received. The people lining up for food were glad to … Continue reading →

A sweet woman died this week. She was part of my church group, and I only knew her well enough to say hello on Sundays. But what I knew of her, I admired. She embodied the things I write this … Continue reading →

  The tree outside my window is changing. It’s an Autumn Purple Ash, and the leaves turn from summer’s green to yellow, to red, and then to a dark ashy purple before they fall to the ground. At the moment, … Continue reading →