Trusting God When You’re Tired of Trying
I picked up my phone off the nightstand that morning and opened it with dread. I felt anxiety fill my…
How to Handle Insecurity
People’s experience of you is not who you are. Many people think comparison causes insecurity, which is why many self-help…
Jesus Grieves With You
As a hospice nurse, my sister Beth cares for people at the end of their lives, ministering God’s grace as…
Can You Just Sit With Me?
God understands what it means to feel alone. Mark writes this about Jesus, “Then everyone deserted him and fled” (Mark…
Joy in Your Hard Journey
My husband, Steve, had been a daily source of joy for me for more than 50 years. Daily, he made…
How to Forgive When You’re Hurt
I do not know about you, but I have discovered that being on the receiving end of forgiveness is easier…
When You Feel Crushed and Pressed Down
The song “New Wine” begins “In the crushing…In the pressing…You are making new wine.” My early elementary report cards showed…
One in the Body of Christ
Christianity is about more than me and mine. One Body of Christ includes anyone who has placed their faith in…
Hey Sister! You are Called to a Life of Hope!
We’ve all had that friend— who had a life-threatening disease, who lost a family member or who has experienced abuse.…
Be Gentle With Yourself
Some mornings, my inner critic wakes up with me. As I eat my breakfast, my first thoughts appear auto-populated by…