Even though I’ve faithfully stretched and exercised throughout my adult years, I have stiff muscles. Various stressors, both…
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I spent most of my 30-year career working as a carpet stylist for a large fiber producer. I followed color trends, made samples using the fibers we…
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Several years ago, my almost 3-year-old granddaughter Emma was napping peacefully when my daughter Mary arrived home…
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The church I attend began a small-group discipleship ministry for our women. As part of getting to know each other better, the …
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My mood was as gray as the rainy day. I thought I got up on the right side of the bed, but a series of minor frustrations throughout…
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My right hand bears several scars, some the result of injuries, others from surgery. They’ve become less visible with time, but…
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In an effort to help a struggling friend, we might say something like, “God’s got this. You will be fine. Everything will be ok.” Comforting…
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Shadows from the morning sunlight danced across my bedroom ceiling and caught my eye as I awoke, but it was difficult…
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II associated the 23rd Psalm with death for most of my life. As a pastor’s daughter, I attended numerous funerals, and…
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I hold a tattered index card in my hand and read the words scribbled across it. “You are my beloved daughter, Rosann. With you, I am…
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I was slightly peeved the day I walked into the chapel at the retreat center. I came to this place on the mountain for a quiet…
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I remember the first time I saw love with my eyes, held it in my arms, heard its cry, and smelled its wonder. It was…
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A woman’s voice crackled over the school intercom. “Please send Rosann Strickland to the office for early release.” The words…
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I loved connecting with Rosann and am especially touched by her desire for God’s children to recognize and revel…
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At first glance, Job seems to be at the center of his own story— a man marked by immense suffering and loss. However, a closer…
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Job’s grief is possibly the most devastating in the Bible. His story is heart-wrenching—a man who lost everything. While…
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Reading the book of Job is a deeply moving experience. His grief feels almost tangible as he endures the loss of…
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David's grief journey is a testament of faith and resilience. In 1 Samuel, we witness a deeply emotional moment between David and…
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Have you ever wondered, “How will I survive this grief?”Grief means “heartbreak caused by loss.” It feels like sinking into a dark, hopeless…
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Have you ever wondered, “How will I survive this grief?”Grief means “heartbreak caused by loss.” It feels like sinking into a dark, hopeless…
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