Life has the ability to make us feel vulnerable and unskilled. But as children of God, we are granted access to tools and means of getting through whatever we’re facing. So, welcome to my October blog series: “You Already Have What You Need.” Let’s build confidence and strength in God’s mighty power. He will supply you with everything you need for the battle, your job is to use the weapons He gives you.
Read MoreThis walk is lonely. We can research diagnoses, symptoms, doctors, and treatments, but there’s no WebMD section that prepares us for or tells us how to conquer the isolation that comes with chronic illnesses.
Read MoreYet, in all of the mistakes we made when we were up on that ledge, no matter how much our faith wavered, God deemed us worthy of His sustainment. How much must He love us to still rescue us in our panic and unbelief? And how astonishing must His mercy be for Him to not allow us to fall off the edge?
Read MoreI pray that today’s post will bring you the same reassurance and hope it brings me. Use it as your own prayer, worship, and praise to the God who answers!
Read MoreThe reality is, many of us ARE really just pushing through each day. The desire to stay in bed, lie on the couch and/or check out is so strong. Waking up after a full night's rest not feeling refreshed sucks, but a lot of us experience it night after night. Our bodies are sluggish and our minds seem to be working in slow-motion.
Read MoreI'm biting the bullet, and submitting to the process. Whatever breakthrough or purpose comes through this season is most likely beyond my understanding right now anyway.
Read MoreThe Bible is still applicable today, and more often than not, the words we want and need to hear are written between Genesis 1:1 and Revelation 22:21.
Read MorePerfection is not a requirement for Him to use us. God can still be glorified through a flawed and even malfunctioning temple.
Read MoreOne thing I've learned through bouts of receiving excess amounts of lemons is that the lemonade is rarely about or for me. Whatever trials we face, we have a responsibility to put in the work in order to turn those lemons into lemonade for both ourselves and others. The process isn’t enjoyable, and it certainly isn’t easy, but it is necessary for both own growth and for encouraging others.
Read MoreChronic illness is not an indicator of faith, trust in God, or knowledge of the Word.
Read MoreWe love you - our healthy brothers and sisters - we really do. We love you so much that we have allowed you to view our journeys with illnesses. You may have seen the toll it takes on us and our families, and you’ve maybe even seen us at our worst. We understand that your intention is not to do this, but often your suggestion(s) feels like a lifestyle judgement, an intellectual insult, and/or an accusation of laziness…The best support you can give is to listen, acknowledge, and pray.
Read MorePhysical pain, heartache and loss, financial troubles, and all sorts of trials shorten the distance of our vision. It sometimes takes all of our beings to move forward when we can’t see what’s ahead. That’s when we can rely on hope to become our lenses.
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