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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hard times
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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These Hard Times Are Not Your Home
I know how hard life has been for you lately. You’ve been overwhelmed and underprepared for how chaotic things have gotten, and you’re fighting…
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God Crawls Into the Darkness With Us
Troubled times really test our faith. They test our trust in God. They test our belief in ourselves and others. They make us question everything. We…
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Winter’s Grace
Some weeks ago, my three-year-old and I were out in the backyard while his younger sister napped and his older brother was at preschool. The clear,…
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