The Princess and Her Buddy

May 20, 2017June 9, 2017 / Angela Umphers Rueger / 5 Comments

We take comfort in the words of King David in II Samuel 12:23. They cannot return to us, but we will go to them.

Fly Away to Heaven

May 19, 2017June 20, 2017 / Angela Umphers Rueger / 4 Comments

But perhaps the one reason I long for heaven that outshines all other motivation is that I may see...

Day

May 18, 2017June 9, 2017 / Angela Umphers Rueger / 3 Comments

When I am free from other distractions, then I can hear the still small voice of my Father, and I can talk to Him as friend with friend.

Reminiscing over Family Portraits

May 15, 2017June 9, 2017 / Angela Umphers Rueger / 7 Comments

There are certain things in this life that we can count on: (1) Life is sometimes going to be wonderful. (2) Life is sometimes going to be horrible. (3) Through it all, God is ALWAYS good.

Education Begins at Home

May 12, 2017June 9, 2017 / Angela Umphers Rueger / 1 Comment

If you are a mother, I’m sure you’ll agree that the road can be bumpy at times, but then there are those peaceful stretches that take your breath away.

Just As I Am

May 11, 2017June 9, 2017 / Angela Umphers Rueger / 8 Comments

I tell you, that’s the kind of faith I want—faith that does not give up, even when I am beaten down and broken, and I don’t know why.

Forgiven

May 10, 2017June 9, 2017 / Angela Umphers Rueger / 2 Comments

For the longest time, I believed God could not love me unless I did everything right. People sure act that way. People want you to talk right, act right, smell right, look right—but God...