Abby McDonald

Finding the Hope of Christ in a Messy Life

If You’re Struggling through Your Days and God Seems Far Away

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When I was five, my best friend locked the two of us in the trunk of his dad’s car. Now, I know what you’re thinking. Why the heck would he do that, right? Good question. I still wonder about it, myself. If memory serves me correctly, we were pretending as kids often do. Our story involved being kidnapped by an awful person who threw us into the trunk of his car. Of course, we had to climb into a trunk for effect. My friend didn’t intend to for it to latch, but it did. Oh, crap. Wonder why Continue Reading

When the Sting of Rejection is Fresh and Friendship Feels Too Risky

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Sometimes the hardest thing we can do is be vulnerable. Whether it’s being real with someone about how we’re feeling, reaching out a hand in friendship, or making that call, it feels risky. We remember the raised eyebrows, the blank stares or the sting of rejection. We remember being ignored or uninvited. Often, it feels easier to live under a blanket of “I don’t care.” A few weeks ago, I watched as my son reached out to someone and was faced with flat-out, in-your-face rejection. We were Continue Reading

To the Frustrated Person Trying to Hear God’s Voice

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I longed for a clear sign. My husband and I were about to make a life-altering decision, but all I felt was uncertainty and confusion. Should we stay or should we go? And if we stayed, what would that mean for our family? In scripture, we’re told that the God we serve is not one of confusion. So, the chaos I felt in my head was not a result of him, but of looking to other sources for my answers. Internet searches. Weighing pros and cons. Consulting with family and friends. All these voices Continue Reading

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