Hope and Healing for a Stronger You

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Finding peace in Christmas–and holding on to it
Everyone talks about peace at Christmas. We probably envision peace as a crackling fire and a Christmas tree surrounded by wrapped presents. Houses twinkle with…
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How to hold space for emotional events
I entitled my October newsletter "Holding Space," which went out on Friday. I shared a number of emotive experiences that I have every October, but…
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HOW TO HANDLE YOUR SADNESS
Big surprise: i'm processing my emotions again. Like that's not the whole point of blogging. Today let's talk about sadness. We all like to…
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3 ways to handle grief (inspired by a random stranger)
3 ways to handle grief (inspired by a random, wonderful stranger) The coolest, most random and affirming thing happened this week. I grieved with a…
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10 things I’m (re)learning in 2019
10 things I'm (re)learning in 2019 Why am I still working on this? I’m not sure how it’s already March (yay for spring!), but I’m…
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Our pain and struggles can sidetrack us into think

Our pain and struggles can sidetrack us into thinking that God isn't fair, he isn't keeping his promises, and he doesn't care.

He cares.

He already proved that by dying on the cross. He doesn't have anything else to prove.

The pain and problems in this world are because of us, not God. Could God make all tragedy disappear?

Sure. But that's how he started the world--in perfection--and we screwed that up in no time. And is it love if you make someone love you back?

Our pain and trauma are the result of human sin. Once we get over ourselves, we're free to be thankful, repentant, and obedient to an all-powerful God who wants to take our mess and transform it into something beautiful.

God is all about redemption. It's who he is and who has always been. Give him your mess and let him redeem it.

Your life will surpass what you would have prescribed. It will have eternal value and affect generational change.

That's who God is.

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Thank you, Terry Whalin, for your encouragement an

Thank you, Terry Whalin, for your encouragement and kind words. We appreciate the endorsement! #write2sell #kidsbible #compassionstorybookbible #trainupachild
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Communicators Collective Retreat starts tonight! #

Communicators Collective Retreat starts tonight! #myrtlebeach #womensupportingwomen #leadership #womeninministry

A gingerbread house by @julielavenderwrites ! So c

A gingerbread house by @julielavenderwrites ! So cute! #gingerbreadhouse #baking #christmasbaking

She’s a strong one! I’m sure the slow mid-week

She’s a strong one! I’m sure the slow mid-week training intervals with me made all the difference. 🤣 #halfmarathon #rva #friends

Here’s a little tutorial for this people saying

Here’s a little tutorial for this people saying “I don’t know where to post a book review.” Thanks so much! #amazon #compassionstorybookbible #kidsbible