Anonymous For most of my life, I would’ve told you that I had a near perfect childhood. I lived in the same tight-knit community with both sets of grandparents. My parents are high school sweethearts who are still madly in love. I loved my schools and my church and my neighborhood. My home was a …
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LEARNING PERSEVERANCE THROUGH SUFFERING
Sydney Kirkpatrick Recently, I was looking up quotes on suffering and I was captivated by Helen Keller’s words — “Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.” This struck a chord in my heart, as I’ve spent the …
THE NIGHT I COULD HAVE DIED
*Today’s story was shared with us by a fellow blogger, Grace. This will be part one of two that she has allowed us to share with you from her blog, The Adventures Ahead. It was pitch black out; the freeway was surprisingly empty. I was traveling home after a fun day visiting friends. A song …
SNAPSHOTS, part 1
Johanna Bonner*We are excited to share from Johanna! This week and next week, we will share some of the snapshots of her life that she has felt compelled to share with others through her own social media outlet. We are so encouraged by her bravery and vulnerability to share hard parts of her life with …
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 …
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