We Need Help

It was a trying year when Gale went overseas with the Air Force. Chris and Penny, age four and six, didn't fear my discipline as they did that of their dad. 

They are adults now, but they still tell people how I took them outside at church and walloped their bottoms in front of strangers driving by.

In stressful times we need help. When we can't cope with conflict bashing our peace, we need help -- help for direction, help to do the right thing -- help to make life-changing decisions. 

Psalm 46:1, God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;