How to Live With Hope in the Midst of the Unexpected

How to Live With Hope in the Midst of the Unexpected

One thing for sure is that life is unpredictable! Yet, in the middle of uncertainty, there are some absolute truths that we can hold tight to help us persevere with strength through the unthinkable. Please welcome Donna Bucher as our guest today. She writes at Serenity In Suffering, where she shares peace and purpose in…

Do You Smile When Things Get Hard? – Grace & Truth Link-Up

Do You Smile When Things Get Hard? – Grace & Truth Link-Up

We know life is complicated and oh so unpredictable at times. When you find yourself in the midst of the ugliness of a season do you wipe your smile right off of your face or do you let it shine? Please ponder with me before you read on – Am I able to smile when…

Are You Stuck in the Valley? – Grace & Truth Link-Up

Are You Stuck in the Valley? – Grace & Truth Link-Up

We know all of us will walk through a valley of difficult circumstances at some point in our life. It isn’t all bad;  it can be a place where we learn utter dependence on God and embrace an intimate relationship with our Lord.   However, sometimes we can get stuck in the valley longer than needed. …

Finding Hope in a Hopeless Situation – Grace & Truth Link-Up

Finding Hope in a Hopeless Situation – Grace & Truth Link-Up

Do you ever feel hopeless, as if life could never get better? Or maybe you aren’t the one feeling empty, but somebody you love does. You want to help however all of your ideas seem to fall flat. In our featured post today Lauren Gaskill shares about a time when she desperately cried out to God…

Do You Often Feel Manipulated by a Loved One With  Mental Illness? | Guest Post by Amanda Smith

Do You Often Feel Manipulated by a Loved One With Mental Illness? | Guest Post by Amanda Smith

Do you often feel manipulated by a loved one with mental illness? Would you be willing to look at it from a new perspective? Today I am excited to introduce you to—Amanda Smith, LCSW. She is a friend, mentor, and encourager. Amanda has helped me learn new skills, understand mental illness, improve my relationships with…