Spiritual Disciplines
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Prayer Is Never Wasted
I have been in a long season of feeling rather stuck with some aspects of prayer. Deep, heart-wrenching disappointments, answers from God that were radically different than I hoped, have left me in a place where praying with faith in certain areas has felt difficult. A pessimism has settled into my heart that, at times,… Continue reading
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The Mercy of God When Formulas Fail
I have battled clinical anxiety with seasons of depression on and off for more than three decades. This battle has, at its roots, held some of the deepest and most discouraging times in my faith. Because of this piece of my story, I am often drawn to articles in which believers address mental health through… Continue reading
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The Discipline of Joy
If I were to give an honest assessment of my natural temperament, I would say I tend to be a glass-half-full type of gal. My native bent would be like that of a Puddleglum or maybe a slightly more refined Eeyore. Were I to choose, I’d much prefer to have the natural countenance of say… Continue reading
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The Tension of Discipleship in Disappointment
I had a friend who was struggling with faith. Her experience with God had left her feeling disappointed and discouraged. He had not been who she wanted him to be; had not shown up in the ways she had hoped. She was struggling with spiritual disciplines and practices, lacking the desire to even try. She… Continue reading