Are You Living in the Midst of the Unexpected?

Are You Living in the Midst of the Unexpected?

Are you living in the midst of the unexpected? If not, be prepared because the unforeseen is inevitable. While we may try to plan for every possible scenario, life is unpredictable. However, fear not; we can learn to navigate and embrace the unanticipated challenges. Perhaps you are in the midst of the unforeseen and feeling…

How to Stay Close to God in the Midst of the Unexpected

How to Stay Close to God in the Midst of the Unexpected

Do you stay close to God in the midst of the unexpected? Of course, we would all like to say, “always.” However, I imagine at times, the Lord may seem far away. The good news is He is always near, whether we feel Him or not. Yet, perhaps a few specific practices may help you…

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…

When Life is Difficult, Why You Need to Ask and Accept Help

When Life is Difficult, Why You Need to Ask and Accept Help

When life is difficult, do you readily ask for and accept help? Recently, I desperately needed friendship as I managed through unexpected circumstances, and when that offer came forth, I backed away. However, after reading Angela’s reasons, she reminded me why we need to invite others to share our burdens. Please welcome our guest today—Angela…

How to Let Go and Embrace an Unknown Future

How to Let Go and Embrace an Unknown Future

How do you move forward when life suddenly takes a turn and your future is not what you expected? Perhaps an unexpected loss has dismantled the life you love. Discover today how to let go and embrace an unknown future. Please meet our guest, Hadassah True, who knows the excruciating pain of loss and what…

The Most Popular Post in May 2022 | Grace & Truth Link-Up

The Most Popular Post in May 2022 | Grace & Truth Link-Up

Are you curious about which article was the most popular post in May 2022 for our Grace & Truth Christian Link-Up? Perhaps, it is one you missed reading. We find it intriguing here at Embracing the Unexpected to see which blog posts received the most clicks and caught our reader’s eyes.

Will You Linger in Christ’s Pain and Ponder the Gift of Grace?

Will You Linger in Christ’s Pain and Ponder the Gift of Grace?

Do you want to jump ahead to Easter Sunday and pass over the suffering Jesus endured? It is hard to pause in the grief and physical anguish the Lord’s Son suffered as He neared His imminent death. Will you linger in Christ’s pain and ponder the gift of grace with me?

The World is Full of Suffering. Does Our Pain Matter?

The World is Full of Suffering. Does Our Pain Matter?

When you look around, the world is full of suffering. A friend diagnosed with cancer, a momma burying her child, and then the horrifying scenes from Ukraine where people are without a home, hungry, cold, and dying. We wonder, does our pain matter? After all, the despair around us doesn’t seem to compare to our…

How to Find Peace in the Storm of Unexpected Pain

How to Find Peace in the Storm of Unexpected Pain

Unfortunately, on this side of heaven, life is painful and challenging at times. We have all experienced hurt, no matter how hard we have tried to avoid the feelings. The good news is we don’t have to wait for the storm to pass and the hurt to cease before we can find peace. God desires…