When Our Faith is Tired, Tested, and Torn: A Book Review Eight years ago I sat at a table where I didn’t know anyone. It was during a writer’s conference and one of the meals included a special lunch for members of the Compel community. (Check out Compel here.) I remember sitting next to this beautiful woman with bright eyes and blond hair. Her smile stretched across her face. During that time we chatted about writing, books, and then family….
The Unexpected Invitation Melinda Patrick is the author of today’s guest post. “Mom, I love you and don’t like keeping secrets from you. I need to tell you something. I have a girlfriend.” These are heart-sinking words when they come from your daughter. In the short time it takes for your mind to begin to grasp the words before you, your world comes crumbling down. Life, as you know it, has immediately changed. Unexpected news has a way of revealing…
The Benevolent Paradox: Finding God’s Goodness in the Struggles Today’s guest post is by my good friend, Misty Phillip. Make sure to scroll to the bottom to check out how to support Misty! She hosts one of my favorite podcasts, “By His Grace.” Everyone will experience their share of tempestuous storms. We have to remember the Struggle is Real: But so is God. Life’s adversities often leave us perplexed and questioning. In these trying times, we can’t help but wonder,…
How to Show Up for Your Friends One of the most beautiful things about living this life of community is friendship. I’ll be the first to admit that friendships will ebb and flow and some will last and some will not. Those friendships that fall away, for whatever reason, are still beautiful. Even those friendships that were only there for a season are valuable and were there for us when we needed them. After moving again (2 times in 3…