The Deeper the Love, The Deeper the Loss
The phone rang and I knew. It was the wee hours of the morning. I bolted awake and said, “Hello!” The words I heard next came as a relief of sorts and a knife all at once. My dad’s battle with cancer ended and somehow it felt as if he’d won even though he was gone. In my heart, I knew he wasn’t really dead, but he was more alive than he had ever been. I threw on yesterday’s jeans and a t-shirt that lay on the floor. The drive to the hospital was like a dream. And the
Remember Whose You Are
I want to introduce you to my friend Shannon Geurin! I first met Shannon at a writer’s conference and I knew right away she was the real deal. As I’ve gotten to know her more and heard her story of redemption, it brings me joy to share a glimpse of her ministry and life with you! Check out her post below and see all she has to offer. I know you are going to love her as much as I do! You won’t want to miss out on the FREE Fiercely His Fighter Journal! Scroll down to the bottom to
When Life Is Too Heavy
Will God give you more than you can handle? You’ve probably heard the saying, “God will never give you more than you can handle.” I’ve heard it too. But I’m learning something opposite of this cute saying. The truth we find in scripture is this: I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 (ESV) This tells me the very opposite of the encouraging words we often tell one another. Although Jesus offers peace in this passage, God’s
When Tomorrow Comes, but Heartache Stays
I pulled the covers up over my head and closed my eyes tightly. My mind embraced a new day, but my heart rejected the new tomorrow because I knew the things that made my heart feel heavy yesterday were still there today. I can still feel the heaviness, the worry, the waiting and wondering if things will work out. The unknown things cause anxiety. Questions, and heartaches from a fresh new wave of trials make us want to go to sleep and dream of a better tomorrow. A day when life is good again and our hearts don’t hurt so
Foster Care and Biological Children
Sometimes I wonder if foster care is hurting my biological children. I think it’s a valid concern that many foster parents will face. But today, my biological son’s prayer offered me some special grace and a little slice of hope as we wrestle through the strains of fostering. Don’t get me wrong, foster care is beautiful, but there are obvious struggles anytime you attempt blending a family. As Jaxon prayed, one sentence gripped my heart and put a lump in my throat. I swallowed hard and breathed a deep breath of some sort of relief. “Dear God, … and thank
When People Hurt Your Heart
If you are visiting from Encouragement for Today, thank you for stopping by! If you missed the devotion, you can find it HERE.
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