Posts tagged “Hope”
The truth is, my life is messy too
A couple months ago, I interviewed two women who had abortions. The particulars of each pregnancy—that neither were married, neither father wanted the pregnancy…
Are you confused about home?
My family lives on almost 12 acres of land. For three years my husband tried his hand at being a beekeeper, but Wisconsin winters…
Light becomes hope
When darkness was so thick you could wear it, God had an idea. “Let there be light” (Genesis 1:3). In a flash, he knew…
Why don’t they ask me for help?
All parents at one time or another have had the heartbreak of watching one of their kids struggle, muddle around, and make a mess…
Be That Friend
If, by God’s grace, you aren’t the one in three or four who have experienced abuse, you might not know what to do to…
Make it better
I know a guy who’s living in exile. He’s in a jail cell right now, far away from his family and friends and the…
Fully present
There’s nothing quite like having someone’s full attention. They’re present. They’re listening. They have their phone put away, and their eyes are focused on…
Living with loss: A child
Of all the types of human loss to have to endure, I think for me losing a child would be the bitterest. My mother-in-law’s…
The path to true healing goes through Christ
“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. The righteous person may have many troubles, but the…
Reach out in love to help those impacted by abuse
“In you, LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame. In your righteousness, rescue me and deliver me; turn your…
Keep struggling
A few years ago, there was horrible flooding in Louisiana. A man named Josh got in a boat when the waters started rising in…
Lies: Life should be getting easier
Christians love, love, love the passages in Scripture that promise God’s blessings on a believing life. We love to pray that God will take…