To love like Jesus
Sometimes we are faced with circumstances that put our tightly squeezed dreams in jeopardy. The ones you hold really close to your chest to make it through the dark days. Dreams that make your life more vibrant and joyful. That if they were an orange would make the best juice imaginable as you sip it... Continue Reading →
I can track on a timeline the different times I received disappointing or confusing news from a doctor about my cancer treatment. From the rollercoaster of my recurrence to choosing a treatment plan for preventative care. Almost every time I am listening to the doctors explain another new report I am struck with this thought.... Continue Reading →
*Originally posted on The Ragged Souls; click on the link for more content* It is hard to comprehend the magnitude of Jesus being fully man and fully God. Throughout scripture we see examples of Him displaying His christlike character. We see purity, healing, and wisdom to learn from and watch unfold. But what about when He... Continue Reading →
The other day I had a procedure done to remove the fluid that had built up around my lungs. The doctor asked me, after reviewing my chart, that after all the things I had been through what was the hardest thing I had ever done. It got me thinking about my journey with pain. I... Continue Reading →
There are two simple truths I have held tightly in my fists over these last couple of years. So tight that at times it felt as though my nails were digging into my skin and making my hands bleed. These truths were so gritty for me because they produced a daunting courage and a tireless... Continue Reading →
It has been battered and bruised. The heart that has always held so much confidence in the joy of hope. Confidence in the walls towering in defense against fullness. For so long it understood fullness to be all mountain top experiences. Sweet, kind, strong, and happy. It was warned to not feel the pain of... Continue Reading →
Words have the power of life and death. Have you seen that video circling around about the experiment with words vs plants? A group of people had two plants. With one they showered it with loving words and kind affection and with the other they verbally abused it with harsh critical statements. The latter didn’t... Continue Reading →
Would anyone agree with me that transition periods are tough? Today I want to share with you a prayer that has been my guide through a season where, at times, it was a little harder to smile, tears were more common, and the feeling of being lost was an undesired companion. It is called A... Continue Reading →
Elisabeth Hope 