Faithful Paradox

faithful [ feyth-fuhl ] – steady in allegiance or affection; loyal — paradox. /ˈpær·əˌdɑks/ –  a statement or situation that may be true but seems impossible or difficult to understand

May we learn to be faithful to Jesus, even as we wrestle with the paradox of faith.

  • Victory in Trial

    Scripture is clear that the testing of faith will happen when we face trials (James 1:2-3). It comes as no surprise. I have found that the testing of my own faith has revealed a firm foundation rooted in God’s word. I have seen God’s faithfulness proven true. The trials have also been effective in exposing Continue reading

  • The Land of the Living

    I have spent a lot of time over the last three years wrestling with God and his word, trying to reconcile pieces of God’s word that I know are true but have felt hard to believe. I know that when I question God, it is I who am in the wrong. It is I who Continue reading

  • On Decluttering Hope

    I spent the bulk of my morning on Monday decluttering many spaces in my home. I combed through my own closet and got rid of clothing that I had not worn over the winter. I dug out countless “treasures” (translated mostly junky items) from my younger boys’ room. I cleaned out the linen closet. I Continue reading

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  • Hope Filled Doubt

    Scripture tells us that “without faith, it is impossible to please God” (Hebrews 11:6). What does this mean for the person who is battling doubt? I have had seasons where this verse has felt very heavy. I have experienced doubt and wrestled with the question of how do I struggle with doubt and still please Continue reading

  • Lessons In the Third Year

    As I wrote last week, this past Sunday would have been Ezra’s 21st birthday. I had hoped with it being the third birthday we have endured without him, it would have been a bit easier. In some ways, it was. In other ways, days of significance still have a raw, pain-filled nature to them. I Continue reading

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  • The Unexpected Pain of Anticipation

    We are people who live with anticipation. We are people who live with eyes open, searching for what our God has promised. We are people who know that Jesus has said, “Behold, I am coming soon!” and so we wait, eager for his return (Rev. 22:12). We are people who have been promised that our Continue reading

  • To Those Who Walk With Sorrow

    This morning, as my son walked out the door my husband asked him, “are you doing OK?“ His answer was, “I’m not doing well today. I’m just really sad, but I need to go.“ As he left for the day, my heart broke for him. Today, he is stepping into a space where no one Continue reading

  • The Good We Cannot See

    We long to see redemption in our stories. We long to understand what God is up to; how he uses pain for our good and his glory. God has promised he will work all things for good for those who love him and there are times that God, in his kindness, allows a glimpse of Continue reading

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  • Saturday: The Day Between Loss and Glory

    I wrote this post last year. The sentiments still hold true today. I pray it encourages some as you wait for Sunday to come. Easter weekend has always been one of contemplation for me; and much more so over the last 2 years as we continue to grieve the death of our eldest son, Ezra. Continue reading

  • Joy and Weeping

    I recently had a conversation with someone about loss and grief. In the conversation, he asked me, “Do you feel like you have joy?” I paused before I answered and asked if he could clarify what he meant by joy. Depending on how he defined joy, it would dramatically affect the answer I gave. His Continue reading

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