Emily Hildebrand During the time of waiting, when we didn’t know if the baby would be one we’d bring home or not, and during the months after the loss, God opened my eyes to so much. I learned truth that I hope I will cling on to forever, and I believe it has changed me …
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EVERYTHING IS MADE BEAUTIFUL IN ITS TIME
Amy Merritt Healing from childhood trauma and sexual abuse Childhood for me was full of uncertainties and an overwhelming absence – void of love, nurturing, compassion, and tenderness. Whether it was not knowing when my mom would come home, or whether she would come home drunk; if a stranger would be coming home with her …
VULNERABILITY
Last week, Jenni gave insight into the effects of shame, and the freedom that comes from bringing these dark corners of our lives into the light. The key that unlocks the dark prison of shame is vulnerability. We naturally like to put the past behind us, make sure “what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas,” …
AN ADOPTION JOURNEY
Ruthie Hart “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” James 1:27 doesn’t make sense without recognizing that God adopted us into His family. He adopted us out of death and into …
TRUST AND PROVISION
Stefanie Spencer In January of 2016, the Holy Spirit laid the word “trust” on my heart. I don’t say this lightly, as I am a skeptic when I hear people say, “the Lord spoke to me,” or, “God laid it on my heart.” I mean, big eye roll (maybe internally because I wouldn’t want to …
SHAME
Horrible things can grow in the darkness – and no, I’m not talking about rot or mildew. I’m talking about shame, a soul-crushing emotion that I’m sure most, if not all, of us have experienced at some point in our lives. While shame is often interchanged with feelings like regret, remorse, or guilt, I would …
NEVER FORGET- GODS PROVISION THROUGH THE MESS
Brooke Fish We hear that a lot. Especially around 9/11. But we do forget. Often. And quickly. Personally, I forget a lot, and I’m pretty sure I’m not alone. Hello, Israelites grumbling about manna and desiring to be back in Egypt! We all forget how far the Lord has brought us and instead focus on …
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GOD REMEMBERS
Ashleigh Lankford If you had talked to me on July 1, 2015, I would have had stars in my eyes; I was over the moon. A little nauseous, but even so, our hearts were full. My husband and I had two little girls, then 4 and almost 2 years old. I was 12 weeks pregnant …
CONFESS
Confession…ugh. Just the sound of the word makes my heart beat a little faster. It’s bad enough to know I’ve sinned, but now I have to tell someone…and admit it to God?!? If I’m honest, I’ve battled with this too often in my life. I struggle with shame and people’s perception of me, so the …
FINDING PURPOSE IN THE WHY
Ginger ReynoldsMy story started when my 13 year old daughter, Tayler, passed away in 2009. She was my “mini me” – my life – the very reason I woke up each day. Not God. Not my husband, or my son, but Tayler. After 4 months of limping, 4 doctors, numerous tests to figure out what …
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