I have lived in the house of grief many times in my life. Grieved over so many earthly trials and tribulations that have made unwelcomed entry into my life. But never have I been so grieved at the state of spiritual things until the past year. I have an (likely unhealthy) obsession with the… Continue reading Is Disunity Killing the Gospel?
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Finding the Narrow Gate
What a year and a half we have all endured… What a year and a half and yet, it still continues… So many people have endured sickness, loss, depression, hatred, devastation, tragedy, hopelessness, and despair. When I ponder on the past 18 months and stare into the ongoing devastation that is living in a broken… Continue reading Finding the Narrow Gate
Hope Found
I was so immensely blessed to speak to a lovely group of women at my church yesterday. Because I am incredibly long winded, I didn't get to really dive into the topic of HOPE as I "hoped" (hahah). So, as promised, here is the transcript of the full lesson for your reading pleasure. May it… Continue reading Hope Found
When Tragedy Strikes
The world is filled with tragedy. We encounter mass shootings, natural disasters, accidents, and just plain evil. We see it every day. So much so, that we often check traffic to see if we are going to get to work on time, not really noticing or truly understanding the fact that that possible delay is… Continue reading When Tragedy Strikes
Is it Love or Validation??
I wrote this article a couple of years ago for an amazing online publication called christianwomenonline.net. I came across it again recently and felt it just as necessary a reminder today as back then. Praying it encourages you to truly love selflessly: We hear the word “love” thrown around a lot these days. With the… Continue reading Is it Love or Validation??
When a Doctor Saves the Life of Your Son – You Give Him Cookies
When a Doctor Saves the Life of Your Son - You Give Him CookiesWords cannot begin to express the gratitude I have for Cedars Sinai Pediatric IBD department. The love that went into making these cookies, far outweigh the gift itself! For years my son, Justin, suffered from unexplained pain in his back, hips, legs,… Continue reading When a Doctor Saves the Life of Your Son – You Give Him Cookies