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The Power of Presence

When I was a little girl, I was terrified of thunderstorms–especially the ones that rolled in  overnight and jolted me awake from a deep sleep. It never failed. I bolted straight to my parents’ room every time, landing smack dab…

What God Says About Our Emotions

Do your emotions ever leave you feeling guilty, ashamed, or doubting the strength of your faith? Ever wonder why you can’t shake the anger you feel about your situation or why fear creeps up at every turn? Do you find…

Following the Shepherd In the Dark

When you find yourself wandering in the dark valley of grief, it’s important to check your gaze. Is it on the foreboding chasm surrounding you or the steadfast Shepherd extending His gentle hand, the only One who knows the Way…

An Untamed River

I’ve heard grief perfectly portrayed as a “river of love with nowhere to go.”  But I’ve also experienced grief as a vast raging river of swirling despair ready to engulf me. Can you relate? The truth is grief is both.…

Hopeful Matters Too

The Hope of eternity is an assured comfort and essential truth when life overflows with pain, loss, and deep suffering.  Knowing there will be “no more death, crying, or pain” helps us press on through the wilderness of suffering. Eternal…