Author Archives: Laura Neeley

Well, I know you probably weren’t jumping up and down and drawn to today’s article.  I mean who likes the topic of suffering? When I just hear the word, I think of little children and adults hungry and starving because of not having enough to eat in our own country, as well as numerous others.Continue reading “Suffering”

What do they have in common? You guessed it!  These 3 bring us comfort! Oh, I could’ve made a much longer list. What are some things that bring you comfort? Recently, I was asked, “Where do you look for comfort?” Do you turn to your spouse, friends, material things, food?  The question really hit meContinue reading “Dogs, teddy bears and ice cream sundaes”

What has you burdened?  Oh, I don’t just mean you’re a little worried or stressed about something.  I mean someone or something that is weighing you down…that hangs over you like a cloud.  You can’t escape it no matter what else is going on. When I was an older child and teenage girl, I wasContinue reading “Burdened”

          Happy New Year, all of you in blog land!  I still can’t quite believe it’s already January 2023.  It seems weird to write 2023 and odd to type it.           As we begin another year, I’m curious if you’ve started any goals or resolutions?  I’d love to get some feedback from you, and justContinue reading “A New Start         “

To all my followers in blog land who take the time to read what I post, I’m so grateful. Thank you for being loyal followers and even responding to articles. You all are the best encouragers. Truly, I thank God for each of you. I pray God will bless each of you and that thisContinue reading “Merry CHRISTmas!”

Have you ever felt distant from God?  Wondered why you’re not “hearing from Him” when you’re reading the Word, praying and going to church?  As the old adage goes, “God hasn’t moved.” Obviously, there are many reasons why you might be “going through the motions”, but not feeling intimacy from the Lord.  Lack of obedience,Continue reading “Forgiveness – take II”

                    It’s just a few days before Thanksgiving as I sit to write.  Naturally, one would think I’d compose an article about counting your blessings, being grateful or the like.  But that’s not the topic the Lord has put on my heart.                     The older I get, the more I witness, hear andContinue reading “Forgiveness”

Able Alpha and Omega Amazing Awesome Bold Beautiful Bread of Life Burden Carrier Comforter Compassionate Confidence Counselor Creator Defender Deliverer Door Emmanuel Eternal Everlasting Faithful Father Fortress Friend Full of Grace and Truth Forgiving Generous Glorious Great Good Gracious Guards Guide Heals Helper Holy Hope Immutable (Unchanging) I Am Just Joy Jealous Kind King ofContinue reading “Attributes of God“

In the last article, I suggested 5 things to do to help get you through a trial.  These aren’t exhaustive but specifics that God taught me and put on my heart. But the last suggestion is THE most important by far.  If you’re going through a trial of any kind, you are hurting.  That’s aContinue reading “Praise (In the Midst of a Trial – part II)”

The last blog article talked about perspective…and we came to the conclusion that if you’re hurting, you’re hurting.  It doesn’t matter if it’s a MAJOR trial going on in your life or a smaller, seemingly insignificant hurt.  Hurt is hurt.  A trial is a trial, whether it’s HUGE or INCONSEQUENTIAL. Let’s go on from there.Continue reading “In the Midst of a Trial”