The God Who Helps Us Begin Again
I had a specific plan for my Wednesday afternoon. Pick up my kids from school. Take one child to basketball…
When Pain Prompts Us to Cry Out to God
In an instant, sharp pain shot through my right leg. It happened so quickly that I was caught off guard….
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…
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…