I wish I wasn’t speaking from experience. I wish I didn’t know first-hand how much the holidays can ache with loss and grief. Once you experience great loss, it travels
Church. Hurt.
Have you ever been given a bouquet of roses? You get excited as you see the beauty. You want to bring them near to get a good whiff, but then
Leading Out of Hope & Joy In Trials & Tragedies
As we do the work of ministry, both the girls we minister to and us are bound to face trials, sometimes simultaneously. These are extremely difficult situations, so how do
The Both/And of Following Jesus
One of the teen girls in my discipleship group called me the other day in complete tears. She had just received the news about a friend being admitted into the
Celebrating Mother’s Day Without Mom
My mom passed away in August 2012. I’ve experienced many hard days since then. Some may think my mom’s birthday or the anniversary of her death are my hardest days,
When It All Feels Too Much
I’ve felt more weary in the last year than I think I ever have. The pandemic mixed with personal trials weighed heavy, and there were many moments when it all
Processing 2020 Together (Free PDF Download)
Let’s be honest—it’s been a hard year. 2020 has been full of fear, grief, unknowns, and disappointments. When we don’t take the time to process what we’ve experienced, it sticks
Biblical Counseling and Mental Health
After staring at the wooden door frame for what felt like hours, she put a heavy-hand forward. With a fixed-gaze she took a deep breath and pulled the door towards
Why Should We Talk About the Hard Things?
It’s interesting how one question or comment can quickly turn the mood in the room; how an intimate inquiry can lead everyone else to feel uncomfortable or wishing they were
Dealing with Divorce
If you or your family have been touched by divorce, I know you’ve felt it—the brokenness of this fallen world comes close. Anytime something that has been joined together is
