Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a word aptly spoken. Proverbs 25:11

This is the fundraising motto of Atlas Free. Mountain climber Jeremy Vallerand used his climbs to raise money to fight human trafficking, thus began Atlas Free. They are a non-profit organization building a global movement to put sexual exploitation out of business. And I want to be a part of that!

I can think of no greater evil than abusing the bodies and souls of children. I hate human trafficking!! . . . .

How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is the sum of them! Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand— when I awake, I am still with you. Psalm 139:17-18

“What should I be learning from this? Lord, I don’t want to repeat this lesson!” When I struggle with challenges in life, this is my prayer. I base my prayer on Deuteronomy 8:2 and others like it.

God leads us . . .

The day is Yours, the night also is Yours. You provided moon and sun (Psalm 74:16).

I signed us up for a ballroom dancing class. I envisioned us gliding across the floor like Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers after 6 weeks of classes. That didn’t happen.

I assumed I would . . . .

This is to My Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be My disciples (John 15:8).

Welcome to my real-life adventure in hearing God’s voice. Come along with me for the exciting ride.

Last November I had a Big idea in the shower that seemed to just pop into my mind (see “An Idea” on Nov. 14). It had to do with raising funds for anti-trafficking ministries by . . .

Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.

My internal voice said, “She needs somebody to talk to.”

She sat at the end of the aisle with a blank stare. Church was over. The pastor had blessed us and dismissed us. But she just sat there. . . .

You are more beautiful than any wildflower.

The Israelites who returned from the Babylonian captivity started with such promise but ended up dishonoring God (Mal. 1:6-7). What happened?