I hold great empathy with Jacob who literally (and metaphorically) wrestled with God. What a human endeavor! He was not … More
Author: tracywatts
Thanksgiving Prayer
Thank you, God. For the start of a quiet morning, time just to myself before the rest of the house … More
How to Deal With Strong Feelings
(Not an exhaustive list) Realize that not every feeling comes from God The heart is deceitful above all things,and desperately … More
Quiet My Soul
I needed this stretch of quiet,In order to hear my soul.It is too easy to ignoreThe longings and cries of … More
Practicing Patience
Ask any child to get a refreshingly honest answer: it’s hard to practice your patience with others, especially those we … More
Choosing Clothes
I remember the day my little girl came out of her room very proudly wearing a brightly cheerful (yet clashing) … More
On Silent Wings
On silent wings, he cut across my path, majestic in the early morning light. His flight was effortless, his eye … More
Good or Harm
12 She does him good, and not harm,all the days of her life. Proverbs 31:12 My choices, even the small … More
The list could go on forever
Hurtful words People who refuse to listen The clutter of a chaotic schedule Pain Difficult personalities Having to deal with … More
Wounds from a Friend
5 Better is open rebukethan hidden love.6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend;profuse are the kisses of an enemy. … More