Giving God’s Love to Those Who Hurt You
As a kid, I longed for the day when I’d be free of the heartache and horror of middle school politics. I yearned for adulthood. Adults always get along! I naively thought. I was told by teachers and parents that things would get better. You’re all just hormonal and going… Read More
3 Verses to Help You Love Friends Who Let You Down
It was Friday night, and I was alone. I began the day envisioning a night full of laughter, deep conversation, and good food. But three minutes earlier, my friend had texted me to cancel our dinner plans. At first, I felt like I understood. She’s been very busy,… Read More
Longing for a Mother’s Love? Find Comfort in Scripture.
Around this time of year, sweet cards fill the aisles of your local Rite-Aid or CVS, decorated with butterflies and flowers. Mother’s Day is on its way, and it seems like everyone in line has a bright bouquet of flowers and note to tuck into an envelope. But for… Read More
5 Verses for Hope When You’re Suffering Alone
My friend seemed on top of the world. From where I was standing, it looked like she had the perfect life. At church, she was always joking and laughing. Whenever anyone asked how she was doing, she’d boom: Oh, I’m great. Everything’s going well. The kids are loving… Read More
Parenting with Confidence
I didn’t know my heart could be so full. One look at my newborn’s tiny face, and I knew all my future choices would revolve around how best to care and provide for that little one. As I studied those little hands and feet, I was struck by the great… Read More
Failed Friendship? Find Comfort in God’s Word
There’s something special about friendship. You don’t get to choose your relatives or where you were born or under what circumstances—but you get to choose your friends. Sometimes we become friends with the most unlikely candidates. Other times, we meet someone and feel like we’ve known them forever. It’s really… Read More
When God Says No
I can still see it: Dad standing on the bleachers in my middle school gymnasium, clapping his hands raw because his daughter had been named Student of the Month. I can also still see this: the empty space in the auditorium where Dad should have been to witness my… Read More