![Finding Hope During the Pandemic]()
by Deb Kalmbach | encouragement, hope, pandemic
So much has happened since I last wrote on my blog. Who would’ve thought back in January, that a mere month or so in the future would bring such drastic changes to our lives with the Covid19 pandemic? In Washington state where I live (only 2 hours from the...
![Fresh Start Bible Giveaway]()
by Deb Kalmbach | Bible, Christianity, faith
Fresh Start Bible: Direction for Every Day I’ll never forget when I received my first Bible. I was 28-years old and lived overseas with my husband Randy, stationed on Okinawa with the Air Force. My new friend Connie, whose husband worked with Randy, gifted me...
![Persevere: Stay Steady for the Journey]()
by Deb Kalmbach | faith, perseverance, personal growth
Quite a few years ago, the church I was attending struggled through a tough season. Our senior pastor resigned because of inappropriate behavior. The church family felt devastated. Some believed it couldn’t be true, while others left. The denomination brought...
![Leaving a Legacy that Matters]()
by Deb Kalmbach | children, grandchildren, legacy
I recently attended a celebration of life for my friend’s mom who passed away several months ago. What struck me most was observing the rich legacy she had left, first through her three children, then her seven grandchildren, and now a gaggle of great grandkids....
![The Next Step: Trusting God to Show You]()
by Deb Kalmbach | change, faith, trusting God
Trusting God has been a theme for us this past year. In May 2018, we signed a real estate contract to sell our home. It all seemed unreal. We had sensed God’s nudging to move closer to my mom and to our son, daughter-in-law, and two precious grandchildren. It...
by Deb Kalmbach | daughters, Mother's Day, mothers, restoration
It’s almost Mother’s Day and I can’t help but think how blessed I am by the wonderful relationship with my mom. About two years ago, I sensed the nudging that I’ve come to know as God’s still small voice. Sometimes I’m more open to...
![Go in the Right Direction: 5 Steps to a Happily-Ever-After Marriage]()
by Deb Kalmbach | alcoholism, marriage
When I got married at the tender age of eighteen, I had the most unrealistic expectations about marriage. I’d bought into our culture’s idea about love. In 1970 (which seems like eons ago), the trendy advice for couples was all you need is love…all together now!...
![Greatness: Following the Example of Seven Extraordinary Women]()
by Deb Kalmbach | greatness, women of faith
Have you ever wondered what contributes to greatness in a person’s life? I recently read Eric Metaxas’ excellent book, Seven Women and the Secret of Their Greatness. Some of the women’s stories were familiar: Joan of Arc, Susanna Wesley, Corrie ten...
![Embracing Change When You Want Everything to Stay the Same]()
by Deb Kalmbach | change, personal growth
Sometimes it seems much longer than two months since we loaded the last items into our car and drove away from what has been home for 22 years. In many ways, I feel like like I’m on an extended vacation. Any day now, we’ll drive those familiar country...
by Deb Kalmbach | addiction, alcoholism, difficult relationships, marriage, recovery
The last thing you want to hear when you’re struggling with an alcoholic spouse is that it takes time for changes to happen. I remember feeling frustrated when A.A. friends told me, “Don’t give up 5 minutes before the miracle!” Five minutes?? Are you...
