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My phone rang last Friday night. It was a close friend I had been playing phone tag with, so I answered quickly. As soon as I heard her voice on the other end of the line, I knew she wasn’t calling just to catch up or to schedule a girl’s night. She was upset, frustrated,…Continue Reading “Job’s Friends Didn’t Completely Suck”
It’s a census year. Have you completed your response to the 2020 US Census? Humans love to count and measure things, don’t we? It’s comforting. If we can quantify it then surely, we can understand it and maybe even control it, right? It’s also often prideful. When we number our possessions, or likes, or circle…Continue Reading “A Census, a Plague, Have Mercy!”
Tuesday marked the two-year anniversary of Mike’s death. It wasn’t a sad day. Mike confidently knew where he would spend eternity and I have no doubt that his spirit is at this moment present with the Lord. No, Tuesday wasn’t a sad day, but it was a day of reflection. I remembered the intensity of…Continue Reading “Sometimes Our Worst Fears Come True”
For many, the holidays truly are the most joyous time of the year–expressing gratitude for our blessings, celebrating the ultimate gift of Emmanuel, God with us, and spending precious time with family and friends. But for those who are grieving or alone–whether because of the death of a loved one, a divorce, a betrayal, or…Continue Reading “Is Everything Sad Going to Come Untrue?”
Fair warning! This is a longer than normal post and it was a difficult one for me to write. I love to share stories that show evidence of God’s peace and comfort and faithfulness in my life–and there are many of them. But in mostly sharing those reflections, I worry that I have inadvertently put…Continue Reading “I Was Really Angry at God”
I would love to be able to say that I have endured the trials and suffering in my life with joy, patiently waiting on God to carry me through or change the circumstance, confident in His love and timing. The reality has often been a much uglier picture. I am weak, unfaithful, and impatient. I fail…Continue Reading “He Knows Our Sufferings”
“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” (Romans 8:28) This scripture is often a source of hope and strength to persevere. These words can infuse dark circumstances with beautiful light. But I believe they are also sometimes misinterpreted and…Continue Reading “Even If?”