There’s something about the holidays that magnifies our deepest emotions. Our joy and our pain collide, dizzying us at times. Our comfort and our grief come together, often leaving us searching for answers. In the midst of the carols, the lights and hunts for the perfect gifts, we sometimes flounder on a roller coaster of feelings. How do we find solid ground? What is it that can make this time of year both hard and joyous at the same time? Two weeks ago, a person I dated in college died. Continue Reading
Hope for the One Who Feels Misunderstood
It was the first day of the writer’s conference, and after my second cup of coffee, I finally felt somewhat awake. I went to the second floor of the hotel where they were filming a video and recognized a writer’s face from a popular website. Everyone in the room was exchanging hugs. I introduced myself, and she smiled, seeming to know me from our interaction online. So, I stretched out my arms. Not the right move. After an awkward embrace, I could tell. She was not a hugger. I wanted to Continue Reading
What a Bicycle Accident Taught Me About God’s Great Love
Friends, it is a joy to welcome my friend Misty Phillip to the blog today. She has an amazing story of difficulty and hope to share with you, and I know you will be encouraged by it. ______________________________________________________________________________ A few years ago, my eldest son Jacob worked part-time while he attended college. His co-workers were raising money for MS by riding their bicycles from Houston to Austin, which is about 150 miles. It is called the MS 150 and is a 2 Continue Reading
