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Forging new things is about surrendering in our everyday moments, pressing into the more of Gods goodness and grace. Becoming healed and whole is a journey, but the refining process is worth it.
Being present with grief, opens the way for grace and gratitude. The dance of all three revive and renew the soul.
Hope is tied to faith in God. We give hope to others when we live from hope ourselves. Here are some helpful tips for when hope feels hard.
Today’s post is a collection of some of the lessons learned in the dark seasons of hard. You always see things with more clarity after the fact, right? As the saying goes, “Hindsight is 20/20.” We live in a broken world, where broken meets broken. It’s unavoidable. ...
I know we are little beyond all the celebrations, but this is my first post of the year and I really just wanted to acknowledge the season—so Happy New Year to you and yours! Today I want to talk about how trusting God delivers you into peace, even...
One of the most challenging things to learn and teach is what to do when you walk with people in pain. Some people are amazing in a crisis, but it’s the long-term rehab that can become difficult. Fifteen years ago, my husband Ryan and I moved our little family...
Before you know it, you can find yourself spilled open with a gaping need for re-alignment with the LORD. Life happens and even when it’s all good stuff, you can still get into a funk. Family demands, ministry commitments, maintaining friendships and other responsibilities can add up fast. It...
You can wring your hands as you watch the horror unfold before you, feeling powerless and afraid, or you can take action. Taking action with God, however, looks a little different from how the world takes action. There is a better way to navigate the dark and you do it...
Thriving in the dark season, when you feel ripped open raw, is a difficult concept to embrace. Dark seasons are of the most strenuous, painful experiences encountered, so survival is usually the tract followed. The idea that thriving in the dark season is even doable can feel absurd,...
Identity theft is a scary thing. I mean, really, what is more terrifying than having your personal information stolen and abused? Maybe you have already experienced this particular brand of terror? Identity is the most foundational key to living, so understanding how to take it back and hold...
