Category Archives: Still Learning

Walking with Jesus

Posted on August 24, 2018 by dorissavanover

My husband and I were about to go to another doctor’s appointment and this one was with a thoracic surgeon. A growth was found in a CAT scan and this was the next course of action. The growth is behind … Continue reading →

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A Joyfully Divine Reassurance

Posted on March 17, 2018 by dorissavanover

Okay, I know that serving my Heavenly Father is a privilege, not a chore, but still… Raised in the fifties, I was taught to be responsible, and all the sayings that went with that lesson were repeated reminders in my … Continue reading →

Posted in Still Learning | Tagged divine, family, gifts, Heavenly, Joy, kindness, love, mercy, reassurance, service, work | 4 Comments

Choose Joy

Posted on February 9, 2018 by dorissavanover

My friend and I talked on the phone this morning, and she told me of the Lord reminding her to pray for those in need, and to not forget to keep her joy in the Lord, knowing “He’s got this.” … Continue reading →

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Trusting in Our Father’s Care

Posted on February 9, 2018 by dorissavanover

I’ve been praying for our Heavenly Father to bless and comfort my aunt and her husband. He is ill and on hospice care and the two of them are facing some really hard times together. They’ve been married over fifty … Continue reading →

Posted in Still Learning | Tagged blessings, care, comfort, God, grieving, heaven, hospice, prayers, trust | 2 Comments

The Answer that Never Fails

Posted on January 21, 2018 by dorissavanover

There are so many things I don’t know or understand, but of one thing I am certain. If I need an answer for myself or someone else, I always have an answer that never fails: “Take it to the Lord … Continue reading →

Posted in Still Learning, Uncategorized | Tagged Christian, faith, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, learning, prayer, trust, waiting | 5 Comments

Let the Day Unfold

Posted on January 17, 2018 by dorissavanover

Picture this: a pretty piece of folded cloth lies before you and you know there is something amazing folded inside. You have a choice: You might hastily tug, pull, and maybe rip the beautiful cloth (a treasure in its own … Continue reading →

Posted in Still Learning | Tagged blessing, freedom, goal, God, Joy, learning, Lord, treasure, waiting | 5 Comments

Can We Pray Wrong?

Posted on January 15, 2018 by dorissavanover

Many years ago, I told my mom that I hadn’t been feeling the presence of God. I longed to hear from Him, to be wrapped up in His loving presence. I prayed and prayed, and for a month or more, … Continue reading →

Posted in Still Learning | Tagged answers, blessing, faith, Father, God's presence, kindness, love, mercy, pray | 7 Comments