by Elaine McAllister | Oct 16, 2024 | Faith, Family, Grace, Life, Prayer, Reflecting God, Trusting God, Truth
Life is but a breath of air. One, followed by another, then another. At some point, we breathe our last. Only God knows when our life on Earth will end. That reality hits harder with every passing year. Like an ever-expanding snowball speeding down a hill, names are...
by Elaine McAllister | Jul 24, 2022 | Faith, Family, Friends, Life, Persistence, Perspective, Prayer, Reflecting God, Thankfulness, Uncategorized
Several years ago, I was challenged to create a Wall of Influence – basically a list of people who influenced my life in a positive way. Who made me who I am? Who do I value and respect? Who do I want to emulate? Whose advice will I always treasure? Influence is...
by Elaine McAllister | Jun 26, 2022 | Elder Care, Faith, Family, Life, Prayer, Reflecting God, Trusting God
“Surgery isn’t an option,” the surgeon said with as much compassion as he could muster. “I’m sorry but what we’re facing are end-of-life issues.” His words sucked the air right out of the room leaving only silence punctuated by unexpected emotions. After a few more...
by Elaine McAllister | Jan 19, 2019 | Faith, Family, Friends, Life, Prayer, Truth
Wilderness Wanderers Over and over again it was repeated. Different circumstances. Different outcomes. But the pattern was evident as the Israelites and Moses wandered in the wilderness together. And, it still is today. The Israelites had been held captive for far too...
by Elaine McAllister | Sep 12, 2018 | Faith, Family, Life, Thankfulness
“I’m so sorry,” I said, stoically, “but as much as I WANT to accept the position, I’m going to have to turn it down.” There was hesitation on the other end of the line. Perhaps even disappointment, matching mine. The chairman had expressed the overwhelming support of...
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