Posts tagged “Illnesses”
Worth the pain
Last week lots of people were putting their 2019 recap on social media. When I think of 2019, a C.S. Lewis quote comes to…
Addiction, recovery, and the church
A few months ago, my coworker Pastor Bill met with our city’s mayor. Pastor Bill asked him what the most critical issues in the…
How to switch from reacting to preventing suicide
I met her at the airport. Within a few minutes, the woman told me, “I’ve been at two funerals in the past two months—and…
When suffering is unbearable
On June 2, 2019, Noa Pothoven died. Her death made the news around the world, all because of the circumstances surrounding it. Noa was…
You must not love God enough
This week I’ve heard some pretty sad stories from Christians. They shared with me that they are going through hard times (or have in…
Start seeing the blessings
It’s Thanksgiving, and many people will sit down at beautiful tables, surrounded by food, friends, and family. Inside, though, some will be feeling an…
Looking for a Magic Pill?
My post last week focused on suicide, mental health, and depression in teenagers. But you’re a grown-up now. What about you—and the struggles you’re…