Hope On The Road Less Traveled
I can’t live like this anymore!” I cried through sobs. “I just want to be free from the torment of my mind!” I sat on my bed and tried to make sense of what was going on inside. I was tired of the chronic pain, the frequent bouts of illness, and the weariness of dealing… Continue reading Trapped in My Own Mind – Three Lies Depression Whispers
It's been a week. And depending on your perspective, it's either been a really good one or a really hard one. Few fall in-between. But no matter where you fall on the spectrum of the election results, if you’re a Christian, there should be a noticeable difference. Why? Because regardless of what your perspective is… Continue reading A Call to Christian Unity in a Divided Country
“God, we trusted you. We counted the cost, took a step of faith, and followed your leading. We believed and trusted that you would take care of us as we followed you down this difficult and sacrificial road. Yet here we are, with circumstances that have only worsened. If you knew the pain that lay… Continue reading The School of Faith – When God’s Ways Are a Mystery
Ever since I was young, I've found John Bunyan's "The Pilgrims Progress" to be insightful in the way that it speaks to the human experience, regardless of age or season of life. That's the beauty of allegory - it taps into our God-given creativity in a way that connects to the human and spiritual realities… Continue reading The Long Road Home
Illness - both chronic and acute - have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. It's impacted the choices I’ve made and paths I’ve taken (or been forced not to take). It has robbed me of countless things I enjoy in life, such as activities, time with others, being… Continue reading If “By His Stripes We are Healed,” Why Has My Healing Not Come?
To say it’s been a fight for faith is an understatement. Not because this has been the most painful season of my life, but because of the longevity, depth, and layers of hardship that have worn me to a pulp. I’ve had seasons when my agony has driven me to worship as Job did: “The… Continue reading When Our Foundation Falters
The stars shine brightest against the blackened sky. Oak trees gain their stability and strength by enduring fierce storms. Pearls are found hidden within the depths of the sea. Diamonds are formed under intense pressure and heat under the earth’s crust. In God’s world, beauty is often found in the most unexpected places. And our… Continue reading Beauty is Found in the Most Unexpected Places
"May your compassion come quickly to meet us, for we are in desperate need" (Psalm 79:8). It's a prayer that I've been praying with every frail ounce of my being lately. As the waves of tribulation seem to relentlessly beat upon me and my family, it's a prayer that, I admit, has been increasingly bombarded… Continue reading Fighting for Faith When Doubts Abound
I write this article with an aching heart for countless families who have been affected by mental illness - including the dozens who have reached out to my husband and I in desperate search for help, hope, and community. And since hearing the comments made by John MacArthur on a recent panel, discussing his view… Continue reading A Response to John MacArthur’s comments on Mental Illness From a Family it Has Misjudged
Peace and joy begin with acceptance. It’s a phrase that God has often brought to mind during the past decade of near constant trials in our family. Between a daily battle with chronic illness, a debilitating injury, suffering children, financial woes, and the strain of caring for a loved one with mental illness, God’s provided… Continue reading Peace Begins With Acceptance
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