Laura Schroeder

We’ve heard that fear is what keeps us from moving ahead. That can be the case, but for me, change has always been an unexpected moment when I decide that I want something more. When I was a kid, I waited to learn to swim and ride a bike until I could reached the ground [...]

In America, with the prevalence of prosperity teaching, a real picture is not always presented. We are taught that anything is possible with positive thinking. Granted, this is in everyday life, not oppressive circumstances. However, the problem with this teaching is that if your particular dream never comes true, you can be left feeling like [...]

Recently, I read several articles about a couple of pastors who seem to have gone a little to far. What may have begun from good intentions of relating to people has turned into irreverence. It’s always easier to tell people what they want to hear but the truth can still be told in love without [...]

For the first time in my life, it is quiet. The kids are grown and my husband is at work. After our move to another state, I am patiently waiting to see what job comes next. At first it was fun having time off. Then, I became restless while searching for employment. Now, I’m just [...]

In today’s world, it seems that life as we knew it in our generation has changed. We had a strong foundation and survived life’s challenges. Although there has been strife since the beginning of time, there are issues that are unique to our era. First, the developments since 1900 to today have been more than [...]

Many people look for scripture promise passages for hope to life’s challenges. The book of Isaiah is filled with beautiful imagery of God speaking to His people. Parents throughout time have prayed for their adult children to return to the faith of their childhood. As young adults feel out their independence and strike out on [...]

Today I am thankful for making it through another year and looking forward to the surprises God has in store for next year. The kids are grown and we’ve moved to a new state. We have a good church family. The past challenges of life are behind us. Our kids may have their own as [...]