I have no interest in throwing unnecessary shade at the church when it comes to how it has traditionally dealt with mental illness. One of the things I love most about the church is its fierce commitment to helping those in need. Having worked for nearly a decade in the church as a teacher,…
Unspeakable Grief
You might hear the news from a policeman: “I’m sorry. He didn’t survive the accident.” You might return a friend’s call, only to be told, “The surgeon brought bad news.” Too many spouses have heard these words from grim-faced soldiers: “We regret to inform you…” In such moments, spring becomes winter, blue turns to gray,…
Creative Ways to Celebrate Spring With Your Family
See! The winter is past; the rains are over and gone. Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come… – Song of Solomon, 2:11-12 What is your favorite season of the year? As much as I enjoy the wonders that each season holds – the first snow of winter, the balmy nights…
Jesus and Chaos
Editor’s note: Rachel Hollis explores the joy-filled life in her new book Girl, Wash Your Face. In it she picks away at the lies that hold us back from reaching our God-ordained destinies. Today, we’re digging into the craziness of our daily lives that threatens to overwhelm us. Plus, today is Sit & Listen Saturday,…
Questions About Heaven?
Why do most people believe in some kind of life after death, even if they aren’t particularly religious or don’t think about it very much? God has put within each of us an inner sense that life on earth is not all there is. The Bible answers this so clearly: [God] has also set eternity in the hearts…
Pain: We Can Do This Together
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens . . . a time to tear and a time to mend. — Ecclesiastes 3:1, Ecclesiastes 3:7 I once told Aaron that if I found out I wasn’t pregnant that month, I’d break something glass, just to feel it shatter…
The Gifts Of Autumn
Each day, as I stroll through my neighborhood, I notice that change is happening all around me! The air is getting a little crisper… The leaves are transforming from deep summery shades of green into a rich rainbow of gold, yellow and red… Night is falling upon us a little faster… Summer is fading and…