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When nothing makes sense in life, people desperately grasp at straws for an explanation. “Well, God never makes mistakes so this must be His perfect will.” Have these heavy words ever dropped on you like a ton of bricks in…
Prayer in the midst of deep loss and suffering can feel challenging, confusing, and even impossible in some cases. Recently, a deacon at my church shared his testimony about the faithfulness of God in answering his bold, intentional prayers…
“You don’t know what you have until it’s gone” doesn’t have to be true. Does it seem odd to anyone else that we wait until a person dies to notice what made them loved and appreciated? The phrase “better late…
When my kids were little, part of my job as their mom was to comfort them when they were hurting. Sometimes this was after a physical injury such as a bike accident or a sports injury on the basketball court…
Recently we had a plumber install a new dishwasher in our house. Because he is efficient , he brought a variety of tools with him to complete the job. Without the proper tools for each step of the installation, the…
When your heart has been broken or even crushed, it’s hard to think about surviving a joyous holiday season. At times, you may feel shamed by friends and family because you aren’t acting as joyful as they feel you…
It’s tempting to avoid spending time processing painful emotions. Most of us tend to steer clear of pain at all costs. But when emotions go unprocessed, they get shoved down where they lay bubbling, ready to ooze out at unexpected…
Occasionally after contacting a customer service representative, I have the option to take a satisfaction survey. Recently, I read through the questions of such a survey in wonderment. How would I respond if God handed me a similar questionnaire about…
Opposites attract. Or so the saying goes. In marriage, this usually translates into: Opposites are a necessity because they balance each other out. Joy and pain can feel like opposites to a grieving heart. Opposites that I am finding have…
As parents, we tell our kids no or not right now a lot. Can we go to the movies tonight? Can I buy this toy? Can my friend spend the night? Can we get another dog? There are endless reasons…
