In the midst of hardship, we often think God wants us to prove ourselves, to demonstrate how strong we are. These difficult times, however, are really proving grounds for His presence, His peace and His promises. Some of the strongest words we can say are, “I can’t handle it, Lord. You take it.” […]
God Knows Our Weaknesses – and That’s a Good Thing
Have there been times when you’ve been utterly stripped down to the most basic functions of life? Maybe it’s chronic illness, grief, an injury, a job hunt that’s taking longer than expected, a cross-country move, a family member’s diagnosis, a strained relationship, or depression that encumbers everything? […]
Resting, Not Resigned: Living a Life of Peace When Your World is Rocked
I recently told my story to a new friend – a fellow writer and chronic illness warrior out there in the blogosphere. Over the phone, she said she cried no less than four times in 13 minutes. That was not my goal, but it felt like almost an out-of-body experience, retelling how in four years […]
