My brother recently lost his fight against lymphoma; however, he gained heaven. We rejoice in hope because of God’s loving promises. But, as you can…
View More Learning to LamentAuthor: Lynnette Goebel
Lynnette is the Director of Operations at RHMA Headquarters in Morton, Illinois. She has attended the same small-town church for most of her life. She adores her pastor’s wife.
The Privilege of Prayer
Many years ago, I was asked to write a poem about prayer. I was familiar with prayer but decided to do additional research. I read…
View More The Privilege of PrayerGrowing Patience
After 19 years of working at a marketing agency, I was laid off when the company downsized. The most important thing on my mind as…
View More Growing PatienceWords, Wounds, or Wisdom
I’ve said some harsh words lately. Not as many as I wanted to say, but still too many. Colossians 4:6 tells us to “Let your…
View More Words, Wounds, or WisdomApplications Requested
Change happens to everyone. Lately, I’ve been feeling like my life is a set of dominoes set side-by-side in a long line of twisting and…
View More Applications RequestedWord of the Year
In years past my girls and I would pick a word to symbolize what we wanted the new year to bring or a habit we…
View More Word of the YearTears
You have kept count of my tossings; put my tears in your bottle. Are they not in your book? Psalm 56:8 Tears. Every person serving…
View More TearsSmall Things Make a Big Impact
True to form, the year 2022 came in with an overwhelming rush of tasks to do, people with heartaches, and weariness from the holidays. In…
View More Small Things Make a Big ImpactAsking for Help Is a Sign of Strength
Sometimes, it is hard to ask for help. Most people, men and women, have the attitude that to ask for help from others is a…
View More Asking for Help Is a Sign of StrengthA Challenge for 2022
In my Christmas newsletter I shared that I have never created a bucket list. The Bucket List is a term that began in 2007 by…
View More A Challenge for 2022