There have been many times the physical, mental, and emotional trials in my life have felt insurmountable. Sometimes it’s hard to imagine God’s goodness in the face of suffering and grace does not seem sufficient for the weakness inherent in this jar of clay. You’d think a better option would be stainless steel, something that won’t rust or crack or wear out. But God chooses the weak to shame the strong... Continue Reading at Incourage …
Suffering
A Mind On Fire: A SheLoves Post
My life is one long rerouting. Only I’ve not had the pleasure of Google Maps patiently telling me that I’ve taken a wrong turn and that it’s calculating the next best option to get me to my destination. Instead, I’ve lived one-way streets and stop signs, merging into single lanes and tight spaces. My life has been roadblocks and potholes and miles out of my way with no rest stop in sight. I type the address into my phone to get to her office. Google Maps turns me this way and that and I …
Asking Jesus Why?-An (In)courage Post
I awoke hours before the alarm clock went off. I curled on my side like the swirl of a shell, hollowed and echoing emptiness within. My hand rested on my belly, swollen beside me. I showered that morning, letting the hot water run down my face, mingling with tears. My eyes were puffy, the whites traversed with spidery red lines like an atlas of the world. They stared back at me from the swiped clearing I made through the thick steam on the mirror. I was a lost girl. My ragged wet hair dripped …
