It Could Be Worse, But It’s Still Hard
If you find yourself sitting in the tension of “it could be worse” and “this is really hard,” I want to encourage you.
To the Weary He Says, “Come and Be Carried”
God comes close to those crying tired tears and soothes: "Come here. I will carry you."
He Redeems Even Our Scars
It takes time, but take heart: God puts scars to work for our good and his glory.
Crushed by Grief to Give Hope in the Mourning
Look to the Man of Sorrows and remember: it's not a sin to be sad about sad things.
When Life Seems to Be Falling Apart
He who knit you together in your mother's womb has knit you permanently to his own heart.
On Seasons and Expectations
We have a high priest who himself traversed the entire spectrum of seasons and promises to walk through them with us
He Concerns Himself with the Lowly
High and mighty as he is, the Lord inclines his ear to the afflicted and listens to their pleas for mercy.
When Hurting is Hard and Healing is Harder
Hope is a skill to be learned while we sit between hurting and healing.
Life is Hard and Hope is Sure
Christian maturity is not measured by the absence or avoidance of sorrow, but the engagement of God in the midst of it.
We Want “Fix,” He Says, “Follow”
For every cry of "Fix!" in your life, Christ reminds you to simply, "Follow."
No One Should Walk Alone
Hurting people are forced to walk through experiences they'd rather not have. Compassion walks with them.