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What It Looks Like to Grieve and Have Hope
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Grief has remained consistent in my life over the last few years. In 2021, my husband and I miscarried our first baby, Haven; in 2022, we miscarried our second baby, Evie.
In the time since, I’ve been figuring out how to look at grief as a Christian.
To Those Hoping for Hope in the New Year
My son must have been two when it happened: We were in a store, me pregnant, him plopped on the cart while I quickly scanned the racks for what I needed. Since the store wasn’t busy, I decided to lift him out, just for a moment.
But in just that span of time, he was just. . . gone.
Trusting God When Things Are Falling Apart
There was a challenging season of my life when I felt like everything was not going well. I was led on by someone whom I thought was a potential life partner, and the cultural pressures to get married made me anxious. On top of that, my PhD proposals had been rejected multiple times.
Walking With a Friend Who’s Grieving a Divorce
Genevieve’s voice poured through the phone to me. She’s going through court proceedings following a horrific divorce.
I Entered a New Year in Tears, But God Held Me Fast
At the beginning of last year, I was facing anxiety on multiple fronts. While others were looking forward to the coming year with hope, I was starting mine with dread.
Are You Struggling? God Sees You
Today I’m writing for those of you who identify with Thomas more than Peter. Who tend to uncover more questions than answers in your faith.
After Three Suicide Attempts, God Gave Me Another Chance at Life
Some weeks ago, I wrote to this Christian publication to cancel my subscription. I had intended to end my life, and I was worried that their continued postages to my house would upset my mother.
3 Truths from Jesus on Brokenness and Loss
We are called to shine the light of Christ, but bringing light and hope has never been more difficult, as we face societal rage at institutions along with a deep sense of displacement and loss.
How God Helped Me Transition Out of My Ideal Job
Five years ago, God helped me secure a new job within three weeks of being told of my redeployment.
By God's grace, I'm still in that same job today. But the transition to the new job wasn't easy.