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…
Even if the Worst Happens
When we ask, “What if the worst happens?” we can trust God. He has already been to tomorrow and knows…
Cling to God’s Word During Uncertainty
I’m a recovering perfectionist. I manage my household schedule, coordinate family gatherings, and bring friends together for meaningful fellowship. For…
Turn Down the Volume on Worry
Living in downtown Chicago for the past ten years has given me an ongoing noisy soundtrack of trains, buses, sirens,…
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…
Joy in the Journey
I believe deeply that there is a joy to be found in the mess of life. I’ll never forget one…
Disentangling Lies from Truth by Jinger Duggar Vuolo
For me, the journey from error to truth has been a humbling experience. I had to admit that much of…