Every experience of solitude and struggle offers us an opportunity for growth and transformation. “Go to your room!” The words sounded harsh, but the intent was to force separation from […]
Stories
An Encouragement for July
It was as refreshing as a drink of cool water at hot midday. I was encouraged in a zoom gathering of women in ministry on the first day of this […]
An Encouragement for June
Comparison. We engage in this so often in our lives … comparing ourselves to others as a measure for how we are doing and whether we are doing something right. […]
An Encouragement for May
The one thing that is constant in life is change. Change may come forcefully like a tidal wave, or creep along incrementally like a glacier. It might come in the […]
An Encouragement for April
There is nothing like being in love, being at the helm of a sailboat, feeling the breeze on your face, smelling the salt water, hearing the sea gulls, and gliding […]
An Encouragement for March
My husband was away overnight for an interview, and I was alone with our two-month-old—who was freaking out. I started to count how many hours straight she was fussing. 3 […]