I spent my life trying to earn love. The love I never received from my primary caregiver as a child. I chased it my entire life until I discovered that what I’d been chasing is found in Christ alone. Sadly, I chose people that could not love, reinforcing the lie that I was unworthy of love. It … [Read more...] about What is True Wellness? Courtney, Unconditional Love
Hope
Pay Attention to the Light
Early this morning, while it was still dark outside, my eyes kept being drawn to light. When I first woke up, a nearly full moon, white and round, was shining brightly across the lake and through my bedroom window. It was so bright I thought a light had been left on somewhere in the house … [Read more...] about Pay Attention to the Light
Hope for the Humble (when you need to change but don’t know how to)
Have you ever been told that “things need to change” or “you need to change,” but you have no idea what that really means? You know you need to be less like this and more like that, but you don’t know how to get to this or that. You can’t seem to break your ultimate goal into action steps, so it all … [Read more...] about Hope for the Humble (when you need to change but don’t know how to)
Where To Run When You’re Wishing for Wings
Have you ever experienced fear or pain so intense you wished you could fall asleep and wake up on the other side of it? We all face emotional storms in life that tempt us to give up or run away. I think that’s how David must have been feeling when he penned Psalm 55. On the heels of betrayal by a … [Read more...] about Where To Run When You’re Wishing for Wings
Who Needs Jesus?
“I don’t need Jesus! My shift is almost over,” giggled the cashier who was scanning my New Year’s Eve treats. She was right about one thing. Her shift was almost over. I had dashed into the nearest grocery store just before closing time to pick up a few last minute celebratory snacks for ringing in … [Read more...] about Who Needs Jesus?
Whispers of Hope
“Do you think you can eat some breakfast this morning?” My husband and I gently urged our nine year old daughter to look at the hospital menu. “French toast sounds good,” she replied, to our delight. Looking at the options, we asked if she wanted berries and whipped cream with it. “Yes!” Was … [Read more...] about Whispers of Hope
