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Oct. 26, 2026

My Way or His Way? Trusting God Through Difficult Times

My last blog post I was blessed to share a beautiful piece by Desiree Future. Today, I’m equally blessed to share the words of another...

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  • First, the Breakdown, then the Breakthrough: How to Cope in Times of Despair by Desiree Future 0 Comments

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    • With Halloween approaching, I'm reminded of a deli With Halloween approaching, I'm reminded of a delightful surprise my husband and I encountered while vacationing in Arizona a few years ago. After an early morning walk, we stopped by a local "dive" diner our son recommended. As the waitress approached, I noticed she was wearing a tiara, had unicorn emblems on her fanny pack, and dragonfly earrings! I asked if she was a Queen, but she said she was a Princess. She wore her tiara every day, not just for special occasions. She explained that for Halloween, the staff had told her she couldn't wear her "normal" outfit, so she had to dress as something else. She came as the Good Witch instead and winked at us. When we were ready to order, she heartily recommended the blueberry pancakes, and yes, they were incredibly awesome! What started as a normal "fuel up" meal turned into a memorable experience. Have you ever had a "normal" expectation transform into something extraordinary? Sometimes it's just the small things that can make a memory of a lifetime. Who could have envisioned encountering The Pancake Princess in a small town in Arizona?
    Can an act of kindness change how you feel? I beli Can an act of kindness change how you feel? I believe it can. I remember a 5:30 a.m. flight I'd often take from New York to DC for work. At that hour, either you read, slept, or prepared for your meeting. An older woman boarded last and had some trouble getting to her seat and stowing her bag. I was sitting two rows behind her. A man offered to put her bag up, and she gratefully accepted. When we landed, everyone was in a rush to get off. Grabbing bags, putting on coats, people huffed and waited for the line to move. The man who helped the woman graciously spoke to her with a calm, unhurried voice. "Take your time. I'll get your bag." It was like fairy dust sprinkled on everyone. After he helped her, instead of the stampede, each person said, "No, after you." It was a small thing. But I know how it affected me that day. The kindness of one person seemed to change how everyone around him behaved. Does kindness, acts of giving, love, beget the same? Do we hear our hearts as the Lord whispers to do such? To love our neighbor as ourselves. That early morning flight happened many years ago, and I still remember it. Perhaps the plans He has for us include what others show us and help us to the right path. We can never underestimate that one person can make a difference. Can you recall a time when someone's act of kindness changed how you felt or inspired you to help someone else?
    Did you know Daughters of the Wilderness is availa Did you know Daughters of the Wilderness is available to read with Kindle Unlimited? If you have a Kindle Unlimited subscription, you can read the ebook at no additional cost. I especially loved this comment from a recent reader: “Hill has a way of bringing the Bible alive and I learned a lot.” That is something I hoped Daughters of the Wilderness would do. I wanted to take the brief account of Zelophehad’s daughters in Scripture and help readers picture the people, relationships, and daily life surrounding their remarkable request. If you’ve been curious about the book, Kindle Unlimited is a wonderful way to give it a try. And if you do read it, I’d be grateful if you would consider leaving a review.
    A few years ago, I was awakened in the middle of t A few years ago, I was awakened in the middle of the night by one of my novel's main characters, who complained that he wasn't happy about the end of his character arc. He wanted to make sure there was no doubt about what happened. I'd spent three and a half years developing and writing these characters, and this particular one was dear to me. I was about to send the manuscript to an agent and was doing one last review. *No, no, the story's done,* I yawned. But I couldn't go back to sleep. I felt prompted to go to my office and write down "his" thoughts. I returned to bed and was awakened a half hour later with more suggestions from my beloved character, which again required getting up. This continued several times, and I wondered why he couldn't just blurt it all out at once so I could make the adjustments and get some sleep! But in the morning, when I added all the suggestions, they were exactly right. I thanked him for waking me up. That experience made me wonder, how many times does God try to get my attention? Do I spend enough time to hear His still small voice? We hurry about, preoccupied with so many important "things," that the real underlying issues can go unnoticed or even avoided. But God is persistent. He knows when we need help. That nudging, that voice, can come through a dream, a stranger we meet, or a thought that will not leave our minds. And we have a choice. We can ignore these messages, or we can choose to get up, listen, and do something with them. I found this lovely quote: "God sometimes whispers, so we can move closer to Him." When we hear a soft voice, we lean in. We forget all distractions and really pay attention. A whisper also indicates a secret just for us to hear. How special, how wonderful, even if we lose some sleep. Have you listened to that still small voice, even when inconvenienced? What happened? I hope it brought you joy.

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