Riding the roller coaster, waiting for hope
Life’s like riding a roller coaster: You’re up, then down, then jerked around. If you lose hope – wait for hope. That way lies new strength and joy in God.
Newborn: Search for a parent’s love
Mama’s story ended where it should have begun – with so much lost in the chaos of trying to rewrite the start. And both of us still looking for a parent’s love.
When waiting is writhing and silence groans
When we find ourselves writhing and groaning in the face of evil and grief, God is in it, giving us grace to “labor” in a way that births deliverance and life.
See! I am doing a new thing
Nine months ago, I did not see renovation in my future. Now, I’m neck deep in refreshing my website. And I’m marveling at God’s renewing work in our lives.
Heartcry of one who overcomes
“I so want to be a woman of grace in all this!” she cried, through deep, wrenching sobs. In that holy moment, I heard the heartcry of one who overcomes.
Fear and love: When your world has changed
God taught them not to be driven by panic. He showed them the way of love. When our world has changed in frightening ways, their story can help us too.
The blessing of mourning
There is a time to mourn. And much fights against our doing it. But what short-circuits our grief also blocks us from Jesus’ promise of comfort and blessing.
Spiritual sundowner’s: When darkness overwhelms you
Darkness can increase disorientation. It can increase anxiety and depression. Can something similar be true spiritually? Can spiritual sundowner’s be a thing?
I will change your name
No longer wounded, outcast, lonely, afraid - your new name shall be Confidence, Joyfulness, Overcoming one, Faithfulness, Friend of God, One who seeks My face.
Fighting fear of loss with fear of the Lord
The Proverbs 31 woman shows us what other Scriptures teach us: When we fight fear of the future with the fear of the Lord, our God becomes to us a sanctuary.