Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him.-Job 13:15 How can it be? That a heart shattered by …
How Being Mindful of the Present Moment Offers Us Hope
If you lean in close, you can hear it—the desperate cry of people lost in despair, grieving what they thought …
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How to Celebrate Mother’s Day Without Your Mom
Over the past few years, I have seen cancer invade my friend Rachel’s mom’s body, eventually resulting in the death …
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How to Heal From Trauma and Process Grief in Unexpected Loss, Such as a House Fire
When it began, it was emotional. Our physical needs were quickly taken care of as friends and family stepped in …
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How Do You Overcome And Heal From Church Hurt?
I tread lightly with this topic, writing each word with care, like holding a porcelain vase–easily broken if not handled …
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For Those Moments of Doubt and Loneliness
Both new authors with Hope Books & a beloved friend whom I highly esteem, I’m in awe of Annie Weber’s …
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A Prayer When You’re Finding it Hard to Pray
For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not. I am the one who helps you.” –Isaiah 41:13 (ESV)
I don’t want to.
I have to, I know.
In all my best efforts, I attempt to ease my son’s hurt if only I could find him the right help, medication, or even an outstanding mentor. Or maybe if he could just grasp how much I long to see him set free from his suffering, he’ll walk away from all the addiction.
Something must give.
Finally, in a desperate attempt to save his life, I google drug rehabs and begin to make calls. One after another, until I find the rehab I think will be the right fit. As much as I don’t want to, I know my son needs help.
Two days later, we find ourselves packing in his room. He and I will make the four-hour drive to his first of three rehabs in just a few short hours.
Help, God. Please. Help me. I exhale these words to God as I grab the towels he needs to pack. Help comes in the most unusual ways.
I am honored to have my words over at my friend’s blog The Faith to Flourish, head over there to read more.
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Awakening to the Wonder of God-with-Us
“Blessed is she who has believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the …
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When You’re Given More Than You Can Handle
“The angel of the Lord came back a second time and touched him and said, “Get up and eat, for …
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Where Real Life Meets Our Real God
If you lean in close, you can hear it, the wrestling of restless women wanting more than religion. They want …
