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 loss with the fear of the Lord, he becomes to us a sanctuary.
Turbulent times and the laughter born of faith
Might turbulent times be key times to learn the laughter born of faith? Here's what the Proverbs 31 woman, and Jesus himself, can teach us.
Riding life’s roller coaster, waiting for hope
On life’s roller coaster, you’re up, then down, then jerked around. Need to scream? Cry to God. He gives good hope and grace to wait for it.
Newborn: Search for a parent’s love
Mama’s story ended where it should have begun, after so many tries 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.
When your world has changed – panic vs love
When our world has changed in frightening ways, a story from long ago urges us: Don’t panic. Choose to love. Trust the Lord – and watch him work.
Good grief? The blessing of mourning
Good grief? Mourners blessed? Jesus said yes. But much in us and around us insists otherwise. See how the blessing of mourning unfolds.
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?