Avoiding the Comparison Trap
It began with a seemingly harmless perusal of a friend’s photo on Instagram. What a cute picture of her and…
Leaving the Past and Embracing the Future
Taped and labeled cardboard boxes lined the hallway of our home.In 17 years, our family of four had accumulated a…
Dealing With Anxiety When Life Is Uncertain
For weeks, I couldn’t sleep through the night. I went to bed, woke up at 3 a.m. and stared at…
When Christmastime is Difficult
No one wants to admit that sometimes Christmastime is neither merry nor bright. We rather dwell on scents of pine,…
Seeing God’s Goodness In the Midst of Difficult Circumstances
“Take another step,” I told myself, as my body countered with pain. Everything in me wanted to stop, turn around…
What to Do When God Is Silent
As much as I hate to admit it, I have trust issues. Showing up at the most undesirable times,…