God Already Knows You’re Hurting, It’s OK to Tell Him
For years, I have believed I didn’t have the right to question God. Questioning would only reveal my lack of faith, my lack of trust in His…
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In Dark Times, God Reminds Us: No Shadow Lasts Forever
Beep, beep, beep. I remember the sound of my heartbeat monitor like it was yesterday; how it felt to be tied to the breathing and feeding tubes like…
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Losing My Mom Hurts All Over Again in Times Like These
I think we all can agree that what we are going through right now is something that none of us could have ever imagined. Most days, I wake up…
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The New Normal Will Be Worth the Wait
I know a lot of people hate the words “new normal.” At one point in my life, I thought I may be one of them. After my husband died by suicide, I…
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May God Move in Our Hurting Land
There is weeping over the land. Hearts are burned, shattered, and torn. They are tired and broken. A weariness has settled into the bones…
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Sadness Comes To Visit
There is a knock on the door. An acquaintance of mine stopping by unannounced. Always unannounced. I open it, and she almost pushes me aside. Barging…
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To the Suddenly Unemployed Spouse, We’re In This Together
I see it in your face. The stress. The frustration. You came home from work two weeks ago and life was normal. You never knew there wouldn’t be a…
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I Miss My Mom So Much
Things are scary right now. Everyone around me is living in fear, chaos, and uncertainty. Jobs aren’t secure. Health isn’t guaranteed. We all…
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When You’ve Come to the End of Yourself—Pray
Prayer isn’t always pretty and that’s what makes it so beautiful. It’s beautiful knowing you can bring everything and all that it entails to…
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The Truth is I Don’t Feel Strong
“You’re so strong.” I hear this so often from people, and I think the same thing every time, “If they only knew…” If they only knew, I…
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