"But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us." 2 Corinthians 4:7
I’m incredibly thankful to live in South Dakota. I never thought I would say that, but I have and will continue to praise the Lord for the gift of the state we live in. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m talking about the state and not the people. My heart has, of course, been incredibly... Continue Reading →
It happened. Covid is no longer a stranger to the Pichura Family. I certainly wouldn’t call it a friend, though. Normally, I seek to be hospitable but I’d much rather kick Covid to the curb. But, alas, it’s here to stay for more days than I'd prefer. We are now part of the statistics. We... Continue Reading →
There have been a lot of trending words and phrases since the start of 2020; words that would not have made complete sense to us just a half a year ago: social distancing, new normal, flattening the curve, 6 feet apart. I believe as we begin to come out of the haze and fog of... Continue Reading →
Do you ever read Scripture and think: I know I should be able to turn this into a prayer and pray these exact words back to the Lord. I know this is what my mind should think and my heart should feel. I know that this is true…but I am struggling to believe this and... Continue Reading →
“Lord, I don’t know what to do.” How many of us have spoken these words with a level of exasperation in the past few weeks? In most homes, life is looking a bit different and while there may be many gifts found in our new reality, let’s be real, there is a reason for the... Continue Reading →
These days of uncertainty bring with them a range of emotions that can fluctuate in similar fashion to the sun’s beams that come and go on a partially cloudy day. Some days feel like everyday life and others feel surreal and anything but normal. One minute we feel resigned with the way it is and... Continue Reading →
Seasons of Waiting was published in 2016, but if there ever was a “season” where this book could be most encouraging and beneficial to readers all over the world at the exact same time, this season of Covid-19 just might be it! Of course, I’ll take any excuse to highlight this book and encourage that it... Continue Reading →
"Whether it was two days, or a month, or a longer time that the cloud continued over the tabernacle, abiding there, the people of Israel remained in the camp and did not set out, but when it lifted they set out. At the command of the Lord they camped, and at the command of the... Continue Reading →
Just the Clay 