by LoriAHatcher | Mar 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Swanson family collected stray cats and stray people. I was one of them. I was sixteen years old, the new kid in school, and lonely. But the Swansons were kind, and when their son brought me home, they adopted me into the family. For three years, I ate meals...
by LoriAHatcher | Feb 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
“I’m exhausted,” Hannah said. “Emotionally, physically, and, most of all, spiritually.” I seldom pray or read my Bible. I just don’t have time. I’m always behind or late on everything. And I’m grouchy.” I thought of my weary friend Hannah when I read the most...
by LoriAHatcher | Dec 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
Do you think of everyone else during the Christmas shopping season, but seldom buy anything for yourself? I do too. Honestly, it brings me way more joy to give to those I love. BUT, there’s one exception. I always, always invest in new spiritual resources to start the...
by LoriAHatcher | Nov 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
French poet Victor Hugo is quoted as saying, “And when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace. God is awake.” If I were to choose a word to describe the recent election season, I’d choose the word laborious. Angry...
by LoriAHatcher | Oct 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
If you were packing a snack bag for a long flight and had to choose between two foods, Brussels sprouts or brownies, which would you pick? (No offense to you Brussels sprouts lovers.) I see those hands—and they’re all smudged with chocolate. If you were packing...
by LoriAHatcher | Sep 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
Does God still speak to people? If so, how can we know it’s Him speaking? The concept of hearing messages from God sounds like a topic for an alternate reality television show, but in truth, it’s a very biblical concept. From the beginning of creation God...
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