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11/09/2019 By Amy Layne Litzelman 10 Comments

Why You Need More Than a Miracle

Why You Need More Than a Miracle

  How many times have you prayed for a miracle? A dozen? A hundred? Too many to count? Maybe you prayed for yourself, or for a friend or family member. Perhaps you sought God for a change in circumstances or a change in attitude. Whether you ask for intervention in your emotional or physical health, […]

Filed Under: Empty Nest Tagged With: divine encounters, friendship with God, hope, miracle, spiritual growth, transition, trust

05/09/2019 By Amy Layne Litzelman Leave a Comment

Parenting Adult Children Without Drama

Parenting Adult Children

  If your children are adults, living an independent adult-life, you may not identify yourself as parent so much anymore. You may have stuck that title in the closet, since most of your former parenting duties are no longer required. And if there are grandkids, almost certainly you think of yourself as a grandparent more than […]

Filed Under: Empty Nest Tagged With: humility, letting go, prayer, relationships, trust

04/18/2019 By Amy Layne Litzelman 4 Comments

Empty Nest: Another Chance to Conquer Fear

Empty Nest: Another Chance to Conquer Fear

  I blew up last night. Anger burst up and out of me before I knew what happened. Sure, there was a trigger. Something that might frustrate anyone, although I don’t get frustrated so much anymore. But it threw me into orbit and I didn’t see it coming. And I would have never guessed that […]

Filed Under: Empty Nest Tagged With: Be Still, faith, fear, friendship with God, hope, self-care, spiritual growth, trust

10/10/2018 By Amy Layne Litzelman 2 Comments

“What if?” Challenge #4

"What if?" Challenge #4

You know that feeling you get when you realize someone’s watching you? That sudden awareness that you’re not alone, but the focus of someone else’s thoughts? Let me shift that picture just a bit… How aware are you of God’s goodness toward you? Do you sense it even before you see it? Are you aware of […]

Filed Under: Empty Nest Tagged With: expectation, friendship with God, God's goodness, hope, trust, what if

10/03/2018 By Amy Layne Litzelman 2 Comments

“What if…?” Challenge #1

What if? Challenge #1

For most of my life, the words “What if?” carried a negative connotation. When they came to mind, it was a challenge not to imagine all that could go wrong in any given circumstance. What if I fail? What if I get hurt? What if I end up alone? What if I’m embarrassed? What if I […]

Filed Under: Empty Nest Tagged With: expectation, faith, hope, purpose, the journey, trust, what if

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