illness

Alone

I am rarely alone these days. It’s not good. It felt dangerous to be alone this week. When I was, every ounce of bottled emotion released its fury. My throat tightened. My stomach knotted. I forgot how to …

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Elephant Eating 101

I want this blog to be about rest, you and God. Not me. But I need to share. My son, Josh, was in the hospital again today, but he’s home now. He’s fighting liver disease. It’s attacking …

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Week 12: Commitments & Calling

Each season of our life is made up of a unique blend of commitments and calling. Commitments Commitments are the non-negotiable obligations in our life. Some bring great joy, like caring for a long awaited newborn. Some …

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Week 12: Commissioned

You have been commissioned to participate in the Great Commission. So have I. It’s the commission (“go and make disciples of all nations” Matthew 28:19) we are all aware of, but few take seriously. Our fruit is meager. Our …

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Week 12: Convicted!

* 240 people enter this world every minute. 120 people die every minute. And 80 people die without knowing Jesus Christ. By the time you finish reading this blog, 230 people will have died. This statistic makes …

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