Hope, what if your deepest fears come to pass? Your deepest fears, the ones that prickle just beneath your skin, the ones that no matter how hard you try to quiet, still pound in time with your heartbeat? If your fears come to pass, does it mean that your life will turn from one ofContinue reading “What If Your Fears Come to Pass?”
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Rebellious Hope
Last month I attended the Northwestern Christian Writers Conference in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was an incredibly inspiring weekend where I was able to meet some of my favorite authors, learn more about the industry, and connect with other Christians who have a similar fire in their heart for writing truth. One writer who I’mContinue reading “Rebellious Hope”
On Giving God Advice
“And Abraham said to God, “If only Ishmael might live under your blessing!” Genesis 17:18 When God told Abraham his wife would have a biological son, Abraham laughed. It sounded great, of course, but it was impossible. They had been down this road before with nothing to show for it. Nothing except Ishmael of course,Continue reading “On Giving God Advice”
When You’re Struggling to Believe God’s Promises
“How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and day after day have sorrow in my heart?” Psalm 13:1-2 _______________________________ Sarah had had it. She was done. The promise of that long-awaited child had been nonsense, a joke,Continue reading “When You’re Struggling to Believe God’s Promises”
Hope in the Past Tense: A Good Friday Reflection
Jesus was dead. Jesus was dead, and there was no going back. It had been three days already, and three days marked the expiration date of any lingering hope of resurrection. They had opened themselves up so vulnerably to a hope that seemed too good to be true. And it had been too good toContinue reading “Hope in the Past Tense: A Good Friday Reflection”
