In Ann Voskamp’s book One Thousand Gifts she writes, “Take the pain that is given, give thanks for it, and transform it into a joy that fulfills all emptiness… The hard discipline to lean into the ugly and whisper thanks to transfigure it into beauty. The hard...
Hope. Is hope possible when fear and anxiety grip you? Is peace available to you when a storm is about to toss you overboard? Yes! But the discovery of hope and peace come in the most unusual way: Jesus calls us to lean into the anxiety and fear, hold onto His love,...
At times of uncertainty it is easy for our fragile hearts to wonder if or when life will “feel better” or “get back to normal” again. These are some common goals I hear from clients wrestling with fear, anxiety and stress in their lives. In the recent days where the...
Today’s post continues the thread from last week, The Walking Wounded (Part 1). The question for those who are emotionally wounded often is, “Where do I find a skilled healer?” and “How do I know this is the right person to walk with me through the journey to...
We live in a battle zone with walking wounded all around us. The battle is one that is typically unseen as are its wounds. Yet both the battle and the battlefield injuries are as real as physical wounds inflicted by guns or bombs. On the battlefield, the wounded...
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