Barbara Hinther

You Have a Place at the Table

Reserved just for you! “Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Psalm 23:5-6 KJV “Holding angerContinue reading “You Have a Place at the Table”

Transformation and Testing

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Romans 12:2 ESV “We don’t find our real selves by looking for it; we find it by looking for God.”Continue reading “Transformation and Testing”

Hope For the Dementia Caregiver

Or, Caregiver for the Terminally Ill Barbara Hinther, author of Meditations and Encouragement for the Caregiver of a Loved One With Dementia “When you cross deep rivers,I will be with you, And you won’t drown.When you walk through fire,You won’t be burned Or scorched by the flames. 3 I am the Lord, your God,the Holy One of Israel, TheContinue reading “Hope For the Dementia Caregiver”

Are You Ordinary?

“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12:2 “Do not ask your childrenTo strive for extraordinary lives.Such striving may seemContinue reading “Are You Ordinary?”

Happiness is Not a Destination

“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.” Psalm 16:11 NIV “Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” —Mahatma Gandhi A teacher gave her students balloons and instructed them to putContinue reading “Happiness is Not a Destination”

You Matter

You are Valuable “For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.” 1 Peter 1:8-19 NIV “People who addContinue reading “You Matter”

What is this Trying to Teach Me?

“Consider it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” James 1:2-4 NASB “You may not control all the events that happen to you, butContinue reading “What is this Trying to Teach Me?”

Boundaries and Myths

“Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:1-2 ESV “When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feelContinue reading “Boundaries and Myths”

Quick! Fix Me!

“And let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we shall reap if we do not grow weary.” Galatians 6:9 NASB “The more we let God take us over, the more truly ourselves we become — because he made us. He invented all the different people that you and I wereContinue reading “Quick! Fix Me!”

When Someone Hurts You

And They Will “But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled…” 1 Peter 3:14 ESV “Do not look for healing at the feet of those who broke you.” ― Rupi Kaur We will be hurt by someone we love. We will hurtContinue reading “When Someone Hurts You”