One of the things I’ve noticed in the almost-five months since my move, more than ever before in my life, is the juxtaposition life can offer of hard and good at the same time. Some weeks ago I was talking about it with my mom, and she said (in paraphrase, since I don’t remember her […]
I know we said we were taking a break this month (and we are), but God gave me this blessing unexpectedly, and I wanted to share it with you in time for the holiday. Happy Thanksgiving! The Girl Who Was Going to Spain I stood between two headstones, hands in my coat pockets, shivering in […]
When you’re dealing with a chronic illness, it’s easy to focus on all the things we can’t do or don’t have. But God clearly communicates in Scripture His expectation that we give thanks “in everything” (I Thess 5:18). Including in chronic illness. So as we celebrate Thanksgiving, if you’re struggling to find things to be […]
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