Christmas is something I really look forward to these days, but it wasn’t always that way. For many years I felt a sense of dread and despair whenever I even thought about family occasions like Christmas Day. If Christmas is a joyful time for you, that’s wonderful! I’m sharing the poem, below, to give you …
I took this photo while walking down the road, years ago. I was struck by the tenacity of those little flowers: doggedly opening their petals towards the sun, soaking in light from above to keep them blooming. All this regardless of their crumbling, neglected surroundings. When I got home I just had to put words …
Illness and grief can make relationships difficult. This post explores passive, aggressive and assertive responses from a Christian perspective.
The joy of new beginnings and the grief of death — this poem explores the intersection of these two experiences from a Christian perspective.
Jesus helps us in our times of deepest grief and depression. I love the parable of the Wise Builder. It's such a comfort when the storms of life rage.
God's plan for your life remains the same, even when you're depressed or sick. When you feel too empty to serve God, the gospel message is what you need.