Tag: grief
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On Suffering
I have been hesitant to write anything because, at the risk of being a little ‘too’ honest, I am afraid of dishonoring God. I am beyond broken over what our family has had to endure, and although my faith is still very much intact, I have wrestled with heartache as I’ve struggled to understand Him…
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Coping With My Daughter’s Health Crisis
How do you write about the most horrific thing you’ve ever experienced? For a long time I’ve believed that we are meant to share one another’s stories to bring light to each other in the darkness. I know we are called to encourage each other and to bring hope in the midst of pain and…
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For The Anxious Heart
About a week ago I noticed that I was harboring some disquietude. It’s not unusual for me to experience anxiety that pops up, seemingly out of nowhere, but I can generally attribute it to stressors and worries that have piled up. I can often identify thoughts that have led to anxious feelings. This time, however,…
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Christians, You Aren’t Obligated To Pretend
One of the most elusive aspirations we can have in the Christian life is the pursuit of joy (and with that, peace) in spite of our circumstances. We know this kind of joy is offered to us – God’s word tells us so, and His word is trustworthy. Why, then, does it seem so hard…
The Wildernest Family 