Hope Harbor

I often feel uncertain about whether I hear clearly the direction I need and lack the confidence to know what I am supposed to do. Today I read a post on Chris Fabry's blog that I found significant and timely. He tells the story of his 12 year old son returning to first base at a little league game because of confusion and inability to discern the voice of the umpire. You may read it at: http://chrisfabry.blogspot.com/2013/10/base-path-voices.html This is my comment regarding how it touched me: Thank you for sharing this. I so often lack the confidence that I clearly hear the voice of my umpire. Just as your 12 year old son felt a need to return to first base, the voices of self-doubt and fear often cause me to retreat and not make progress toward goals or aspirations. Your post is quite timely. I am currently in a season in which I recognize a pattern in myself of doing and undoing. When I attempt to swing at a hope or longing and take a step forward, I am bombarded with noi...

Phoebe Fair was a tiny girl whose brief life made an enormous and powerful impact. She taught me a priceless lesson: Faith conquers fear. Phoebe inspired me to courage and caused me to realize that we can often misjudge based on size. This small child faced a giant foe and demonstrated strength.   At 2 years old, Phoebe was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive brain cancer. In spite of this those who loved this precious child remained hopeful. Phoebe herself was a shining example of joy and determination.   Her parents did not waste time on silly things that did not matter. This fine couple served as missionaries. They were also engaged in a fierce fight for their daughter’s life. As her sweet life slipped away grief could not be easily assuaged. They needed something extraordinary. They received their “A-typical Miracle” (which is the title of the blog about Phoebe’s life http://atypicalmiracle.com/ ) in the comfort of knowing she touched many in her short,...