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Fast track to the edge of sanity: Life lessons in a home restoration

by Jan 21, 2018
While I couldn’t necessarily control the floods, the freezing temperature, the rodents and the raw sewage — or my laughter — I could control my response.

Life on Purpose Inspiration in the silence of the night

by Sep 18, 2016
The silent darkness of the middle of the night can be the best time to not only speak to God but to hear him speak to you too.

A daughter’s reflection on her first Mother’s Day without Mom

by May 8, 2016
Reflecting on the pain of losing Mom, we learn that hope for the future consoles us and gives us the strength to live our lives well.

Life on PurposeSeeing Easter through the eyes of a broken-hearted mother

by Mar 27, 2016
It takes the broken heart of a mother to remind us of the depth of pain and grief and just how much our indifference can cost.

Misery, mystery and mercy: lessons of Easter week

by Apr 12, 2015
As a miserable week unfolded on the heels of the Easter celebration, placing challenge upon challenge in her path, Eileen Benthal finds comfort and hope in God's mercy.
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When trust in God yields disappointment

by Nov 2, 2014
The scripture asks, 'Has anyone trusted in the Lord and been disappointed?’' Yes, I said to the Lord. “I have trusted in you all my life and yes, I have been disappointed.” Life on Purpose by Eileen Benthal.
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