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When Prayers for Healing Hurt

Originally published on CranberryTeatime.com in January 2023. Shared with permission. Five years ago I was talking with Will about how painful it is when people say they are praying for my healing. It’s something that isn’t often spoken of by those with chronic illnesses, but when people pray for our healing, sometimes it just hurts. […]

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Women in the Valley

Women in the Valley: Oksana’s Story, Part I

Thank you, Oksana, for sharing your story with us! (Oksana shared her beautiful story in a phone interview, and we didn’t want to leave anything out. We’ve broken this interview into three parts so you can be encouraged by ALL of Oksana’s story without being overwhelmed by long blog posts.) Tell us about yourself! My […]

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Women in the Valley

Women in the Valley: Bethany’s Story

Thank you, Bethany, for sharing your story with us! Tell us about yourself! Hello! My name is Bethany Lacock. I’ve been married about 10 months and my husband, TJ, and I live in Watertown, WI. TJ is a dorm supervisor at Maranatha Baptist University. I am currently a nanny in a little town about 10 […]