A new year. Gosh, many of us can't wait for the new year to begin. We are definitely ready for a fresh start after the year of 2020. And while I'm certainly feeling the same feels as many of you, I find myself looking forward to 2021 with cautious optimism. Sure, it might be skepticism
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Naming Tears of Sadness
I cried late at night last week -- all by myself. You know, the kind of ugly cry that fills the trash can with the entire box of tissues, and you're still leaking. The kind that you hope nobody sees, but the tears, not to mention the obvious facial evidence, last well into the next
Pardon the Interruption: When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan
It's tax season. Every year I vow to be a bit more organized and prepared than the last. Medical bills. Donation receipts. Insurance claims. The usual. As I fill out the checklist our tax preparer provides, I warily eye up the pile of papers sitting alongside my desk. The pile that teeters precariously each time
Fearing Faith: Trusting God to Overcome Fear
Overcoming fear is a daunting task. Finding the faith needed to trust God to lead our steps is crucial for our path to freedom. But what if our fear is in faith itself?