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…
Experiencing God’s Presence and Peace in the Midst of Trials This guest post is written by my friend Rachael. Scroll down to learn more about her and her amazing kingdom ministry! “You’re going to need a full hysterectomy.” It was the day before Thanksgiving when my doctor delivered this statement over the phone. Before we hung up, she also told me that she was referring me to an oncologist to perform the surgery because my blood work results were so…
Feeling The Presence of Jesus at Night Today’s post is written by my friend and counselor Jen. It was midnight and I was still lying curled up in a ball on my bed. I was alone, tears running down my face, and looking over at the bottle of pills on my nightstand. That bottle is a lifeline and I take one of the little blue asrrg pills each night. They are called antipsychotics and they help control my Bipolar II…