Suffering with hope

Don’t Lose Hope – Your Story Isn’t Finished

This post is a personal one for me. It’s a part of my life that has shaped me more than anything else, but it’s also the part I’ve been most limited to share about.  More recently, however, the Lord has been moving in our family’s life, leading us to share more about the journey we’ve… Continue reading Don’t Lose Hope – Your Story Isn’t Finished

Suffering with hope

A Powerful Interview With Joni Eareckson Tada – Trusting God In Suffering

If there's one person I could meet in this life, and if there’s one person I could be like in this world, it would be Joni Eareckson Tada. Her endurance and faith in such unimaginable suffering has not only profoundly shaped me, it has encouraged me to press on through decades of my own pain… Continue reading A Powerful Interview With Joni Eareckson Tada – Trusting God In Suffering

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He Holds Our Tears in Loneliness

At a moment’s notice, chaos could erupt in our home. This day was no different. Although every day was difficult with my son’s illness, some stand out as ones that will forever be etched in my mind. And this was one of them.Something triggered him, as had happened countless times before, and a two-hour-long episode… Continue reading He Holds Our Tears in Loneliness

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Grief is Not a Sign of Unbelief

“Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head and fell on the ground and worshiped. And he said, ‘Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return.’ The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.’” Job 1:20-22 When loss comes, grief… Continue reading Grief is Not a Sign of Unbelief

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When Nothing Makes Sense, Remember These Three Things…

Newsletter Something on my mind…“Everything in my life always goes wrong! I know God can prevent it if he wants to, so it seems like he enjoys inflicting pain on me.” Tears welled up in my teenage son’s eyes as these words of discouragement and borderline despair flew out of his mouth.  I caught myself… Continue reading When Nothing Makes Sense, Remember These Three Things…

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There Is Purpose in This Place

I admit, I often battle discouragement in my pursuit of health. I am beyond grateful for the extensive treatment protocol that I’ve been allowed the opportunity to pursue this past year. And yet, while it gives me great hope, the process is still brutal--with no guaranteed outcome. I’m confident that this journey won’t be wasted,… Continue reading There Is Purpose in This Place