Tag Archives: trust

“I just don’t know what to believe, anymore!”

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Jonna Hawker Turek

When battered by storms of confusion, cling to His promises, knowing that upsetting events, dramatic headlines, and extreme rhetoric cannot shake the firm belief that Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Continue reading →

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Fear not

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Jonna Hawker Turek

 “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” ~ Isaiah 41:10 We’ve faced incredible challenges … Continue reading →

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Who do you trust?

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Jonna Hawker Turek

Constantly bombarded with shocking revelations and accusations, misinformation and half-truths, targeted by scammers and schemers, it is hard to know who we can trust. When even the people considered to be paragons of virtue can be revealed to have committed … Continue reading →

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Blessed Assurance

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Jonna Hawker Turek

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 Anyone in the Baby Boomer generation is familiar with Mad magazine’s goofy, gap-toothed kid and his tag line, “What, me worry?” While, he … Continue reading →

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Walking through the pain

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Jonna Hawker Turek

Stepping out on my walk one morning this week, I noticed a twinge of pain in my ankle. Having reached the stage of life where random pains come and go with great frequency, I decided to try to walk it … Continue reading →

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Lay Your Burden Down

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Jonna Hawker Turek

I am moving into a new home in a few days and have been sorting and thinning out possessions for a couple of weeks, resulting in a huge pile of donations. In our area the United Cerebral Palsy Association sends a … Continue reading →

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Got Change?

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Jonna Hawker Turek

I love change…I really do. Not just the coins in my wallet, either. I like to rearrange furniture, reorganize my workspace and find different routes to my regular destinations. To me, new responsibilities are an adventure. Changing circumstances hold limitless … Continue reading →

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Don’t Believe Everything You Read in the Papers, Either

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Jonna Hawker Turek

We are constantly warned about all the misinformation to be found on the Internet, leading many of us to believe what we read in the newspapers is more reliable. This morning I read something that reminded me whether we hear … Continue reading →

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The Seductive Side of Depression

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Jonna Hawker Turek

People with chronic diseases, such as diabetes, are highly susceptible to bouts of depression. Researchers aren’t certain if this is simply from the emotional aspects of living with the limits and requirements of these conditions, or if it is a … Continue reading →

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Let your hope make you glad

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Jonna Hawker Turek

For the past several months I’ve been preparing to downsize from a large four bedroom home to something smaller and more economical.  Trying to find just the right place has been frustrating. I could picture it in my mind, but … Continue reading →

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