Author: Beth Broom
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Mothers of Teenagers Unite!
My daughter is turning 13 on Saturday. I’m kind of stuck between feeling very proud and very old. She’s an incredible young lady – responsible, smart, caring, conscientious. I don’t pretend I’m the one who made her that way, but I’m definitely reaping the benefits. I talk with lots of other moms who are in
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“You Hem Me In”
I have a love/hate relationship with Psalm 139. At times it provides such comfort, but once in awhile I find myself doubting the truth in David’s words. Right now I’m mulling over the phrase “You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me” (v. 5). What does it mean to be
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Empathy vs. Sympathy
I have spent many hours in conversation with women, couples, and children who are struggling. It’s something I truly love to do, and I have learned that not everyone is wired to listen to the hurt that pervades every heart. But as believers, and thus ambassadors of Christ, we are all called to walk in
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Revelations from the Mall
My wonderful husband has given me a beautiful gift today…I am spending the evening alone at a hotel in order to think and pray and plan the next few months of my life. Quite honestly, I’ve been thinking about it nonstop all week, trying to figure out the best way to spend the 21 hours
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Bread and Water
Isaiah 30:20-22: “And though the Lord give you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, yet your Teacher will not hide Himself anymore, but your eyes shall see your Teacher. And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way, walk in it,’ when you turn to the right
Beth M. Broom 