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Are you in a place of brokenness or weariness and in need of God’s healing? Here are eight ways to find hope when life hurts!

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With Valentine’s Day coming up soon, you may be wracking your brain to figure out something (besides chocolates or flowers) to give your husband or wife. If you’re trying to decide on a gift for your spouse, remember that handmade and creative presents are often the most meaningful and memorable. Ask anyone to name a […]

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by Dena Dyer (Photo by Paola Chaaya on Unsplash) When I was pregnant with my oldest son Jordan, every book I read urged mothers to nurse, and many well-meaning ladies at my church asked, “You’re going to breastfeed, right?” When Jordan wouldn’t latch on and my lack of milk prevented pumping, turning to a bottle […]

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Guest Post by Rebecca Barlow Jordan Disappointment can knock on your door dressed in a variety of “costumes.” A doctor’s report. An unexpected phone call. A tragic loss.  I remember when I received the phone call about my father, and how it brought me to my knees. “He’s gone.” I never got to say goodbye. […]

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A friend recently asked me for tips on working with chronic illness, since she knows I deal with Hashimoto’s and Fibromyalgia. Unfortunately, I don’t have easy answers because brain fog, pain, fatigue and other symptoms are REAL and it’s just hard. However, over several years I’ve somewhat found my rhythm. Note: I’m not going to […]

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By Will Ratliff (Guest Post) I recently wrote an article at “The Better Samaritan” (a Christianity Today blog) about how the Church can better serve those of us who deal with depression, and was honored to do so. While creating the piece, I asked friends and family for their input. My brother Will Ratliff sent […]

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You’re sitting down with coffee, taking a well-deserved afternoon break. While sipping your drink, you scroll through your Instagram feed. And then you feel it … an ache in the pit of your stomach. You peer at a friend’s latest success (house renovation, dream vacation, job promotion) and instead of feeling happy for her, you […]

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Envisioned work-from-home scenario: While soft music plays, the employee types on her ergonomic keyboard, glancing up at the full-size monitor in her designer-decorated office. As aromatic soup simmers in the crockpot on the kitchen counter, she enjoys several productive, uninterrupted hours. Real-life work-from-home scenario: The employee sits at her mini laptop at the kitchen table, […]

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[Note: This essay first appeared on Mom Mentor.] Sobbing, I sat on the floor against 4-year-old Jordan’s closed bedroom door. “Let me out!” he screamed, hitting and kicking the door so hard it shook my body. “You’re a bad mommy!” How did I get here? I asked myself. Other desperate thoughts darted through my mind: […]

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If marriage is a font, then ours is a Wingding. My husband Carey and I have tried being something more respectable, like Times New Roman or Courier, but alas, some couples are destined for weirdness. Before you picture us as The Addams Family, let me assure you that we have a happy, loving marriage. Carey […]

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What are your dreams? Have you given them up because you think you’re too old to accomplish anything of worth? Well, here’s a little reality check for you: Sarah Bernhardt was 78 when she acted in her last stage performance Sophocles was 89 when he wrote Oedipus at Colonus, one of his dramatic masterpieces. On […]

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While reading your marriage post, I felt God was speaking to me in an amazing way. I felt he was saying that I should continue to 'fight the good fight' in my marriage - no matter what it takes to do so.

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I'm a Texas native fueled by copious amounts of coffee. I believe in the power of scripture to transform our lives, and I enjoy sparking that transformation as I speak, write, and teach.

My deepest desire is for God to use the things I've been through to help others find freedom. Along the way, I will encourage you to trade weariness for worship and pray for you to experience deep, lasting joy.

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