I watched Hannah crawl into Ben’s lap, his arms enveloping her completely, pulling her in. She nestled up in his chest and rested her head on his shoulder. Her angst of a few minutes ago was gone. She was confident of her father’s love and knew how to find solace in his embrace. This little …
I shifted my gaze from the apple I was cutting, and there taped to my cupboard was a faded index card. The edges were frayed and watermarks covered some of the words, but it was still legible. It had been there so long it blended into normal. I paused and read out loud, “I believe …
The room smelled of chemical dyes and shampoo. I sat in the beautician\’s chair as she flittered about the tiny room, chattering as she cleaned up various bottles and styling tools. I felt weak and sick, discouraged from another day of sickness and nausea and pain. But, I knew that God wanted me to reach …
The room smelled of chemical dyes and shampoo. I sat in the beautician\’s chair as she flittered about the tiny room, chattering as she cleaned up various bottles and styling tools. I felt weak and sick, discouraged from another day of sickness and nausea and pain. But, I knew that God wanted me to reach …
I once thought lamenting was reserved for those grieving death. But, the more I read the Psalms, I realize how very wrong I was. Through my health struggles over the years, I did my best to be strong and put on a smile. I believed that I was being a good Christian by suffering as …
The birds are chirping extra cheerfully this morning, my heart feels heavy though. It’s only 6:30am but the air is already quite humid and heavy. As I stroll down the sidewalk, I begin pouring out my heart to God. I feel desperate for him to speak to me in the midst of my brokenness. For …
