There are many things young adults are good at, culturally speaking, in today’s day and age. Unfortunately, hope is not one of those things. In fact, given our rates of depression, overwhelming anxiety, and death by hopelessness, it’s probably arguable that recent generations’ struggle with hope is one of the things we’re worst at. And … More Brave Enough to Hope
“That is such a great decision for them. I’m just really proud.” …I said. Have you said? I think we’ve all said, at some point or another. Usually referring to something admirable in the life of a friend or family member—something like faithfully working out, attending a Bible study, journaling regularly, or starting a small … More Brave Enough to Heal
“Love is easy.”Simple, yes. But easy—how soft and kind the lieThat lets us hide the pain insideAnd choose an easier path—one that holdsThe kindest side of love aloft, and hidesThe broken, wounded, hurting sideThat speaks of joy, but not the sorrowsWe bear for those we chose to love. I scribbled on a scrap of paper … More Brave Enough to Hurt
“God, I don’t want the reason I value Immanuel, God with us this year to be because we are grieving.” It’s still a mystery to meHow the hands of God could be so smallHow tiny fingers reaching in the nightWere the very hands that measured out the sky… It’s still a mystery to meThat His … More God With Us
“Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these, ‘It might have been.” John Greenleaf Whittier At some point in life, consciously or unconsciously, every person starts to wonder how they might live without regrets. Perhaps that is, at least in part, why we live the way we do. Why we choose … More Brave Enough to Hold On
The Road to Brave 