Choose to Accept the Pain and Discover Joy | Grace & Truth Link-Up
We know we will suffer on this side of heaven. But is it possible to discover joy in the middle of our hurt? I believe we can, but one key factor is to choose to accept the pain.
Do You Take Good Care of Your Wounded Soul? | Guest Kirsten Panachyda
Are you pouring out tender loving care to someone in your life who needs your help? This is a noble act, and God wants you to care for those in need. However, do you pretend your pain doesn’t matter? It is imperative to take good care of your wounded soul while caring for someone else.
How to Make the Most of an Unexpected Christmas
No doubt, the holidays sometimes carry some extra struggles and pain. Perhaps you never in a million years thought this season would look the way it does. Will you let the challenges and sadness steal your joy? Find out how to make the most of an unexpected Christmas.
What to Do When You Are Disappointed
Has your year been full of letdowns with numerous unexpected circumstances? My guess, if this is true, is it has led to a bit of discontentment at times. However, with a few good choices, we don’t have to dwell in this place. Discover what to do when you are disappointed.
A Grateful Heart in the Midst of the Unexpected
Do you struggle to maintain a grateful heart in the midst of the unexpected? If so, you are not alone. Gratitude is hard for most people during ordinary times. And we know life sometimes is far from usual. However, living without appreciation will only make our circumstances harder to endure.
What is the Truth About Suicide? | Guest Kayla Stoecklein
When it comes to suicide, we hold onto so many untrue thoughts. Some we have picked up over time, and others we have made up in our minds. Today, let’s learn from my brave friend, Kayla Stoecklein, the truth about suicide by squashing a few myths.
When You Are Not Ready to Be Brave
Do you struggle today to find words to speak? The suffering in our world is overwhelming, not to mention many of us have pain in our own little universe. Maybe like me, you are stunned by the injustice in our society, and your heart aches for the numerous lives lost not only to wrongdoing but…
What Will You Promise Yourself This Year? – Link-Up
Do you ever make vows to everybody else and fail to consider yourself? It is an easy trap to fall into without even being aware. We get hung up in productivity and accomplishing tasks and fail to think about what might be right for us. Maybe it is time to consider the question – what…
What Is the Most Meaningful Truth When Holidays Hurt?
Are you trying to embrace this season and coming up short? Holidays can be full of joy, although they are often painful. What meaningful truth will you hold onto when holidays hurt? What will you do to get through them?