Tag: suffering

When There Isn’t Enough Bubble-Wrap

As we were emptying out mom’s house this summer my daughter-in-law texted and asked if there might be something for our grandson that had belonged to his great-grandpa. Almost as soon as we received the text, we saw a find more here

When Hopelessness, Helplessness, Despair, and Brokenness Seem to Win the Day

A dear friend is experiencing an unspeakably tragic event. She and her family are walking a path that I pray to God I never have to walk. My heart breaks for her, and I am at a loss as to how to comfort her.

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When Suffering Doesn’t Kill You

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Brian and I watch a TV show that has an amazingly strong female character; a Comanche woman named Prairie Flower. Prairie Flower is one tough cookie. She takes control in every situation, and no one gets the best of her. Ever.

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When You Are in a Spiritual Desert

It’s a new year and some of you are bursting into it with excitement, energy, and focus because you know where you hope to be by December and you are ready to get there. Nothing can stop you!

And, some of you have awakened each morning and wondered how you will get through the day. You feel continue here

Can Miracles Still Happen?


I don’t recall her name, maybe she didn’t introduce herself to me, but in the brief moment I was with her we spoke about how much she missed her son and that all she did now was cry. I knew her son, he was a good boy. This is her first read more here