Hope On The Road Less Traveled
It's been so many years of waiting. Praying. Hoping. Struggling. And as a follower of Jesus, what most often tempts me to question God's goodness and love for me is this: If God can heal me, rescue me, free me, and grant my desires - why doesn't he? The flame of doubt is only further… Continue reading When the Miracle Doesn’t Come
As Mother's Day approaches, I've been thinking a lot about how much the journey of motherhood is one of always living in the in-between, unfinished, and unknown. As soon as we put away the vacuum, a child spills their lunch. As soon as the laundry is folded, it's back in the hamper. As soon as… Continue reading Motherhood – Learning to Rest in the In-between, Unfinished, and Unknown
Have you ever stood before a spiritual fork in the road? One where you know the "godly answer" to your painful circumstances, but there seems to be an impenetrable wall that stands between your head and your heart? It's the tension between knowing something to be true but struggling to believe it when the evidence… Continue reading When a Good God Seems Far From Good
This is a personal one for me. One I don't share much of, but I know many are quietly suffering in this way, so here it goes - Most of my fifteen years of motherhood have been spent sitting outside or inside my precious child's room, trying to protect him by keeping him (and I)… Continue reading The Story Isn’t Finished
Hi! (Hope Inside) Gift Boxes Looking to sending a hope-filled care package to a loved one who needs tangible encouragement? Often, we know someone who needs encouragement and a reminder that they are seen and cared for, but we just don't know how to do so practically - especially if they don't live nearby. A… Continue reading A Gift of Encouragement
Some days, I love social media. Other days, I’d be perfectly fine if it disappeared into oblivion. On one hand, it allows us the privilege of getting to know sisters-in-Christ from all over the world, spur one another on, be able to share gospel hope with those we’d never cross paths with otherwise, and be… Continue reading Social Media and the Trap of Comparison for Women
Do you ever feel weary of waiting, weary of fighting for joy, and weary of hoping for better days? Do you push down feelings of despair and hopelessness because you don't think a Christian is allowed to struggle with such "faithless" feelings? Well, let me assure you - you aren't alone. Lately, a sense of… Continue reading Is It Wrong for a Christian to Despair?
“I’m thankful God that has sustained me, but sometimes I don’t want to just be sustained, I want to be delivered," I confessed to my husband. It’s difficult to admit such thoughts because as a Christian, I know that God is working in my trials and I do believe he has a purpose. But there… Continue reading Sustained in the Fire – A Miracle of Grace
A poem for the one enduring pain… In pain’s unwanted presence The strong are brought to their knees The luster of life grows dull Peace and comfort flees. As pain bears down The world’s colors grow gray The old self becomes a stranger As plans and dreams fade. In pain’s crushing weight The sufferer endures… Continue reading Enduring Pain
Last December, emotions were at an all-time high. Our family had endured a long and painful season with one of our children and, deep down, I hoped (and expected) that Christmas would offer a much-needed dose of joy. It turns out, God’s plans and my expectations were sailing in opposite directions. To my great disappointment,… Continue reading Strains of the Season: Expectations
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