Why is God allowing me to suffer?, we cry, searching for answers as to why something is- or is not- happening in our life. The problem of pain can create spiritual distance between us and God, and even cause some of us to abandon our faith. But the verse I talk about...
If given a choice, we would wish it away. But if we are willing to walk through it, the pain we’ve experienced can be the source of the greatest impact we will have. Our pain is the balm of healing we hold for others after we’ve let it do its work in us. The 6th...
In honor of Veterans Day, I dedicate this blog to those who give us the meaning behind this day. Thank you for serving us so faithfully. This one is for you. A week ago on Halloween, there were children who dressed up as superheroes. But Veterans day reminds us that...
Why am I always surprised by my hard? Maybe it’s because I prefer easy. Fun is even better. Call me crazy, but hard is something I don’t always embrace on my resume. I like those seasons when I’m sitting on a beach chair watching the sun go down...
This quote is from Finding Faith in the Dark, which I am tempted to rename Finally Faith in the Dark, because it’s been a year since I turned it in. But I have learned that birthing stories takes time. Not just the ones we write. The ones we live. In our current...
