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— Grief and Suffering —

5 Things I Learned About Surrender From Losing My Home

September 26, 2018

I’ve lived nowhere for almost one year. At least, that’s what it felt like during the worst moments. We went from a beautiful country home to living in a camper and wintering in a friend’s home, then back to camper living April-today. Yet, truly, I was content even in the worst moments. It was a… Read More 5 Things I Learned About Surrender From Losing My Home

— Grief and Suffering, Hope In Heaven —

It’s Okay To Grieve

May 2, 2018

If the God of the universe grieved, and indeed still grieves for us, then who are we to say it’s not okay to grieve?

Let Jesus hold you in His arms and give you hope. Hope that it won’t always be like this. Hope because He is healing your heart, even if you can’t see it. Hope because He loves you. Hope because He understands. Hope because He is with you.… Read More It’s Okay To Grieve

— Hope In Heaven —

Turn To Christ

April 25, 2018

Maybe you feel like you have no hope, or you have nowhere to turn. It’s not true, friend! You can turn to Him who loves you and knows how you feel.… Read More Turn To Christ

— Grief and Suffering —

It’s Okay To Be Sad

April 4, 2018

It’s okay to be sad. It’s okay to mourn the life you couldn’t or didn’t or won’t live. It’s okay to voice your struggles without saying, “The Lord is good.” It’s okay to cry.… Read More It’s Okay To Be Sad

— Little Joys Of Life —

Uncertain Future: Curse or Blessing?

March 7, 2018

Have you ever wanted time to pause so you can cling to the moment, because the future seemed so bleak? I have. After my family was forced to leave our beloved home (where my mother dreamed of watching her grandkids play) because of my sister’s dangerous mold allergy, we didn’t know what would happen next.… Read More Uncertain Future: Curse or Blessing?

— Beauty in Life, Little Joys Of Life —

The Strength To Be Still

February 28, 2018

Friends, the strength to be still comes not from striving or rest or forced calm, but from surrendering ourselves, transparently broken before Him, and receiving the peace He gives. It isn’t easy, but God’s strength to be still will outlast chaos and tragedy, illness and grief.… Read More The Strength To Be Still

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