If You Had a Bad Day, It’s OK—God’s Got You
If you had a bad day, it’s OK. If you’re wondering how you are going to make it through this…
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If you had a bad day, it’s OK. If you’re wondering how you are going to make it through this…
Continue ReadingI never thought I was the “Christian” type. I’m not prim and proper. I’m not a goody-goody. I’m not a…
Continue ReadingWe were on our way to a neighborhood barbecue, and I could feel my heart starting to race. I pulled…
Continue ReadingIt’s been a long time, Grief Chair, since I have visited you. Oh, how I miss you! I walk buy…
Continue ReadingOriginally published on the author's blog Hey you, yeah you . . . the bleary-eyed mom at the bus stop with…
Continue ReadingThe string quartet began playing Pachelbel, as my dad and I took our first steps down the aisle. I began…
Continue ReadingChristian parent, I must confess that the world pulled me astray. When my children were younger, I gave little thought…
Continue ReadingMy name is Lauren. I have depression. And I’m a good mom. It took me a few months to…
Continue ReadingMy dad was the bookends to my day. Every morning he hugged my sisters and me and told us he…
Continue ReadingI gave up the fight. The fight to be in control of everything I cannot. The fight to say “yes”…
Continue ReadingIt was the first day of November. Dad was on a gurney—heavily medicated—and on his way to the nursing home.…
Continue ReadingThe hard wooden pew and its distinct lack of lumbar support begins to strain my lower back. I close my eyes…
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